PURNIA HAND LOOMED SHEER SILK
A luminous hand-loomed natural silk sheer with a delicate repeating scale or petal motif.
The Purnia Collection
Purnia is a natural silk sheer distinguished by a delicate repeating motif that recalls overlapping scales or petals. Areas of open weave alternate with more densely woven silk, creating a graceful pattern with remarkable texture, transparency and depth.
Hand loomed in northeastern India near Bihar, Purnia belongs to a textile tradition that has endured for centuries, with designs that continue to be used for both clothing and the home. Subtle irregularities in the weave reveal the hand of the artisan and give the textile its individual character.
Particularly beautiful at the window, Purnia transforms as light passes through its sheer silk. The open areas of the weave become more pronounced, revealing the rhythm of the pattern while preserving the softness and natural character of the textile.
Available As
Curtain Panels • Fabric by the Yard
Hand Looms Create the World's Most Extraordinary Textiles
In the beginning, every textile in the world was made by hand.
Natural fibers were grown, harvested, spun, and woven by artisans, each piece reflecting the character of the people who created it.
Purnia honors that tradition today. Woven entirely by hand in India by artisans with whom ANICHINI has partnered for decades, it preserves a level of texture, nuance, and authenticity that modern manufacturing simply cannot duplicate.
The subtle variations found in every piece are the unmistakable signature of the hand loom—beautiful reminders that each textile is created by human hands, not machines.
Fabric Width
54" wide.
Pattern Repeat
2.25" vertical × 1.75" horizontal.
100% Natural Silk
Woven entirely from natural silk with a luminous, sheer quality.
Hand Loomed in India
Woven on traditional hand looms by skilled artisans in northeastern India near Bihar.
Scale & Petal Motif
A delicate repeating motif recalls overlapping scales or petals, with areas of open weave creating Purnia's distinctive pattern, transparency and texture.
Professional Cleaning
Dry clean only to preserve the beauty, texture and structure of the hand-loomed silk.
Protect the Silk
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which may cause natural silk to fade over time.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Made to Order
Curtain panels are made to order in your selected size. Fabric is cut to order by the yard.
Final Sale
Made-to-order pieces and cut fabric are final sale and cannot be returned.
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