Fashion · Pune, Maharashtra
Beatitude
Modern, designer handcrafted sarees, direct from weavers.
Founded by Akanksha Kanwal Shukla
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Industry
- Fashion
- Business model
- D2C handcrafted apparel
- Funding stage
- Bootstrapped
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 28 September 2026
About Beatitude
Akanksha Kanwal Shukla co-founded Beatitude in Pune in 2015 to bring authentic, handwoven sarees from weavers across India straight to customers, including a global audience, through e-commerce. Beyond sarees, it stocks dupattas, custom blouses and ethnic wear. The mission has stayed rooted in promoting Indian craft.
Founder
Akanksha Kanwal Shukla
Woman FounderCo-founder
Ideal customers
Saree shoppersGlobal Indian diasporaOccasion-wear buyers
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Beatitude do?
- Akanksha Kanwal Shukla co-founded Beatitude in Pune in 2015 to bring authentic, handwoven sarees from weavers across India straight to customers, including a global audience, through e-commerce. Beyond sarees, it stocks dupattas, custom blouses and ethnic wear. The mission has stayed rooted in promoting Indian craft.
- Who founded Beatitude?
- Beatitude was founded by Akanksha Kanwal Shukla.
- Where is Beatitude headquartered?
- Beatitude is headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- Is Beatitude funded?
- Beatitude is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- When was Beatitude founded?
- Beatitude was founded in 2015.