About Us
Woven by Hand, Carried Through Generations
Handmade by Dhangar artisans, direct from the weaver to your home. For generations, shepherd families of Maharashtra have turned the wool of their own sheep into the Ghongadi: a strong, warm blanket woven entirely by hand. We bring that craft to homes, temples, yoga rooms and businesses across India, and every piece carries the work of a rural weaving family.
Our Story
Handmade Ghongadi is becoming harder to find. Machine-made blankets are cheaper to produce, and fewer young people in weaving villages are learning the craft from their elders. We started this store in Kolhapur to change that. Our aim is simple: give buyers a genuine, handwoven Ghongadi they can trust, and give rural weavers a fair and steady market for their work. Every order you place helps a weaving family earn from a skill that has been passed down through generations.
The Dhangar Tradition
The Ghongadi belongs to the shepherd life of the Deccan. Dhangar families who walked long distances with their flocks needed a blanket that could handle cold nights, rain and rough ground, so they made their own from the wool of their sheep. The Ghongadi has also long been part of rituals and daily worship, which is why it is often used as a puja aasan and for meditation. Today the same blanket is valued in modern homes for its natural texture, warmth and heritage.
How Your Ghongadi Is Made
Shearing: wool is collected from sheep raised by shepherd families. Cleaning: the raw wool is washed and cleaned by hand. Carding: the fibres are opened and aligned so they can be spun evenly. Spinning: the wool is spun into strong, coarse thread. Weaving: the blanket is woven on a traditional pit loom, one line at a time. Finishing: each piece is checked, trimmed and finished by hand. A single Ghongadi can take several days of work. No two pieces are exactly alike, and small changes in texture and colour are the mark of handwork, not a fault.
Natural Sheep Wool
Wool is a natural fibre with qualities that synthetic blankets cannot copy. Warm in cold weather: wool traps air between its fibres and holds body heat. Breathable: it lets moisture escape, so it does not feel damp or sticky. Durable: coarse handwoven wool lasts for years with simple care. Natural: no plastic fibres, and it softens with use over time.
Caring for Your Ghongadi
Air it in the sun from time to time and shake out any dust. Avoid harsh detergents and machine washing. Dry cleaning is the safest choice. Store it folded in a dry place, away from damp. A little natural odour of wool is normal when new and fades with airing. Looked after this way, a Ghongadi can serve a family for many years.
Why Choose Us
Handwoven by Dhangar artisans on traditional looms. Natural sheep wool, with no synthetic blends. Direct from the weaver, so more of your money reaches the maker. Cash on delivery available for your peace of mind. Careful packing and support on WhatsApp before and after your order. Bulk and wholesale orders for shops, hotels, yoga centres and corporate gifting.
Supporting Rural Artisans
Behind every Ghongadi is a weaving family in rural Maharashtra. When you buy from us, you help keep their craft alive and give them a reason to pass it on to the next generation. We believe in fair work, honest prices and long relationships with the people who make our products. Have a question about a product, a custom size or a bulk order? Visit our Contact page and we will be happy to help.
Our Journey
- Generations ago
Woven for the shepherd's life
Dhangar shepherd families weave the Ghongadi from the wool of their own flocks, to stay warm and dry on long journeys across the Deccan.
- A household craft
Skills passed from elders
Spinning and pit loom weaving are taught at home, from one generation to the next, in weaving villages of rural Maharashtra.
- A changing market
Machine-made blankets arrive
Cheaper factory blankets reduce demand for handwoven wool, and fewer young people take up the craft.
- Our beginning
A store in Kolhapur
We start this store to bring genuine handwoven Ghongadi to buyers across India and give weavers a fair, steady market.
- Today
Homes, temples and businesses
Our Ghongadi, puja aasan and yoga mats reach homes, temples, yoga centres, hotels and gifting buyers, with bulk and wholesale orders welcome.
The Hands Behind Our Craft
What Our Shoppers Say
“The warmth of this Ghongadi is completely different from machine-made blankets. It feels alive and heavy, carrying the scent of raw earth and natural wool.”
“I bought the Yoga Mat version and the grounding effect during meditation is amazing. It has helped with my lower back stiffness.”
“Same Ghongadi my grandfather used. Good to buy it straight from the weavers.”
“Gifted the zari Ghongadi at my brother's wedding. Everyone asked where it came from.”
Bring Home a Handmade Ghongadi
Explore our collection of traditional Ghongadi, puja aasan and yoga mats, or talk to us about a custom size or bulk order.