The Origin of Kohbar

Kohbar draws its name from a sacred wedding tradition of Mithila, Bihar—an art form created at the threshold of marriage, painted in devotion and belief. Traditionally worshipped by newlyweds after the pheras, the Kohbar carries blessings shaped by centuries of ritual, with symbols that speak of fertility, love, and prosperity. It is not merely decorative, but deeply ceremonial—a quiet invocation for harmony, abundance, and continuity.

At its core, Kohbar is guided by a reverence for craftsmanship and cultural memory. Founded by Pooja, a graduate of NIFT, Delhi, the brand is shaped by a design sensibility rooted in heritage, handwork, and enduring Indian textiles. Raised in Bihar, surrounded by the understated elegance of Bhagalpur silks and indigenous art forms, her early influences continue to inform each creation. Here, tradition is neither preserved untouched nor altered for effect, but thoughtfully reinterpreted—allowing the past and present to exist in quiet dialogue.

The Way We Create

Our philosophy favours the poetry of handwork over haste. From loom to final flourish, each piece is shaped by patience, dexterity, and purpose. Gentle irregularities in weave, texture, and motif are not flaws, but hallmarks—soft signatures that affirm every Kohbar creation as singular.

Time-honoured Indian art forms such as Madhubani and Manjusha Kala are reimagined on silk with contemporary sensibility, translating folklore, nature, and symbolism into expressive statement motifs. These narratives coexist with Kohbar’s distinctive colour stories and rhythmic striped weaves, where depth and movement emerge directly from the loom. Our palette travels between soulful neutrals and spirited hues, creating textiles that feel both rooted and refreshingly modern.

Through intimate collaboration with artisan communities, we cultivate sustainable livelihoods while ensuring these treasured crafts continue to evolve and endure.

What Kohbar Represents

Kohbar represents conscious luxury—where silk becomes storytelling, craftsmanship holds memory, and every garment carries the quiet soul of the hands that shaped it.