Fashion · New Delhi, Delhi
Ekaya Banaras
Handwoven Banarasi textiles, reimagined.
Founded by Palak Shah
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Industry
- Fashion
- Business model
- D2C
- Funding stage
- Seed
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 9 July 2026
About Ekaya Banaras
Ekaya Banaras is a handwoven-textile label founded in 2012 by Palak Shah with her father, working with weavers in Banaras to make contemporary saris and fabric. It has grown into one of the better-known modern Banarasi labels, with retail beyond India.
Founder
Palak Shah
Woman FounderIdeal customers
Consumers (D2C)
Typical customer segments for a fashion company.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ekaya Banaras do?
- Ekaya Banaras is a handwoven-textile label founded in 2012 by Palak Shah with her father, working with weavers in Banaras to make contemporary saris and fabric. It has grown into one of the better-known modern Banarasi labels, with retail beyond India.
- Who founded Ekaya Banaras?
- Ekaya Banaras was founded by Palak Shah.
- Where is Ekaya Banaras headquartered?
- Ekaya Banaras is headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
- Is Ekaya Banaras funded?
- Yes — Ekaya Banaras is venture-funded and has reached the Seed stage.
- When was Ekaya Banaras founded?
- Ekaya Banaras was founded in 2012.