Nicobar Group Competitors

In 1958, well before American companies were sourcing from India, John Bissell left his position as a buyer for Macy’s New York to work as a consultant for the Ford Foundation in order to develop India’s export potential in its emerging textile industry. What Bissell discovered was a village-based industry with a profusion of skills hidden from the world. Determined to showcase Indian handloom textiles while providing equitable employment to traditional artisans, Bissell established Fabindia in 1960 in order to fuse the best aspects of East/West collaboration. Fifteen years later the first Fabindia retail store was opened in Greater Kailash, New Delhi with a range of upholstery fabrics, durries and home linens. By the early eighties, we started producing garments made from hand woven and hand block printed fabrics. Over the years the focus of Fabindia's marketing shifted from exports to the local Indian retail market. What started as an export house has today become a successful retail business presenting Indian textiles in a variety of natural fibers, and home products including furniture, lights and lamps, stationery, home accessories, pottery and cutlery. Extending this partnership to the farmers in rural areas, Fabindia launched its organic food products range in 2004. Fabindia Sana, the company’s authentic bodycare products range is also being launched at all Fabindia outlets. Fabindia sources its products from over 15000 craft persons and artisans across India. We support the craft traditions of India by providing a market and thereby encourage and sustain rural employment. Today we have retail outlets in all major cities of India - 217 last count - in addition to 11 international stores .

Inspired by nature, enchanted by history and crafted by hand. Founded in 1996, and rooted in the rich heritage of the Indian subcontinent and Asia, Good Earth captures the essence of Indian style through unique design stories, thoughtful in design and considerate of the environment. Committed to reviving traditional crafts in a meaningful and relevant way, Good Earth promotes a new definition of luxury—one that is both sustainable and Indian. Each year, we create a Design Collection that tells the story of a particular tradition or culture through Good Earth’s eyes. The collections focus on the revival and refinement of traditional crafts in a contemporary context. Through each offering and story, Good Earth strives to build a cultural legacy of sustainable luxury through designs that elevate cottage crafts, innovate with natural dyes, and keep traditions alive for future generations. Good Earth’s products are available in our shops across India and on our Web Boutique for our global audience.

KALKI, the brand that houses one of exclusive range of bridal, couture & pret collection as well as accessories, footwear & jewellery which makes it one of the most sought after shopping destination for women. KALKI stands for ethnicity but with a contemporary twist that helps the bride experience a fairy tale wedding. Everything is crafted with an incredible range of fabrics and appliqué work. The classic collections of its timeless designs and ensembles for every woman are versatile and aesthetically appealing. The brand believes in making special memories even more precious so that every woman celebrates her occasion with full zing. With interiors that matches the brands personality and courteous staff, shopping at KALKI will indeed give every lady a wonderful shopping experience.