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 .
Founded in 1935 by K.V. Pothy Moopanar, Pothys has grown from a small weaving operation in Srivilliputtur into a major retail empire. For over 90 years, we have balanced our history as weavers to royal households with a modern corporate identity built on scale and operational excellence.
A People-First Culture
While we are a powerhouse in the retail industry, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We describe Pothys as an "Aalayam" (Temple) a place built on trust, respect, and long-term relationships. With 19 thriving stores across South India and a strong team of 16,000 employees, we are proud to serve our customers every day. We offer a stable and supportive environment where your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
- World-Class Standards: In 2003, we became the first textile showroom in Tamil Nadu to receive the ISO 9001 certification. This means our employees work in a professional environment that follows international quality standards.
- Custodians of Craft: Our teams work with industry-leading labels like Samudrika, Parampara, and Vastrakala. These brands are global benchmarks for genuine Kanchipuram silk.
- Technology & Future Growth: We are not just about tradition; we are a forward-thinking organization. We are currently scaling our brand through a modern omnichannel platform.
Building Your Career at Pothys
We are an exponentially growing organization committed to providing a world-class experience for both our customers and our team members. We focus on internal growth, helping our staff develop new skills as we expand into the next era of retail. When you join Pothys, you are joining a legacy that values your future as much as our own.
At Pothys, we are committed to exponential growth and excellence. With a focus on customer satisfaction and employee development, we nurture talent and embrace innovation as we shape the future of retail. Every team member becomes part of a legacy built on trust, tradition, and progress.
For twenty-five years, we have been creating authentic, contemporary and timeless furniture from solid wood. We believe in creating quality wooden furniture that lasts for generations and withstands trends. Our timeless designs are versatile and associate well with different styles, while our solid wood is strong and ages incredibly well with time.
Outstanding craftsmanship is at the core of our brand, and behind the simplicity of our pieces lies a constant drive for innovation. Incorporating advanced techniques to our process of creation, each new design is revised and reworked to the last detail: every curve, texture and line reflects our design values.