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Fashion · Bengaluru, Karnataka

Boito

Slow fashion built on Odisha's handwoven textiles.

Founded by Richa Maheshwari

Snapshot

Founded
2022
Industry
Fashion
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Seed
Markets
India
Last updated
23 September 2026

About Boito

Boito is Richa Maheshwari's effort to keep Odisha's handloom traditions alive by making them wearable now. Founded in Bengaluru in 2022, the slow-fashion label works with handwoven Odisha textiles and blends them into modern, easy-to-wear designs. It ties the brand's growth directly to the weavers whose craft it depends on.

Founder

Richa Maheshwari

Woman Founder

Founder

Ideal customers

WomenConscious shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

What does Boito do?
Boito is Richa Maheshwari's effort to keep Odisha's handloom traditions alive by making them wearable now. Founded in Bengaluru in 2022, the slow-fashion label works with handwoven Odisha textiles and blends them into modern, easy-to-wear designs. It ties the brand's growth directly to the weavers whose craft it depends on.
Who founded Boito?
Boito was founded by Richa Maheshwari.
Where is Boito headquartered?
Boito is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Is Boito funded?
Yes — Boito is venture-funded and has reached the Seed stage.
When was Boito founded?
Boito was founded in 2022.