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Fashion · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

House of Kotwara

Founded by Meera Ali

Snapshot

Founded
1990
Headquarters
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Industry
Fashion
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
5 July 2026

About House of Kotwara

House of Kotwara is a Lucknow-based women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label, started in 1990. Its founder is Meera Ali. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.

Founder

Meera Ali

Woman Founder

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a fashion company.

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Frequently asked questions

What does House of Kotwara do?
House of Kotwara is a Lucknow-based women-led fashion, apparel and accessories label, started in 1990. Its founder is Meera Ali. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Who founded House of Kotwara?
House of Kotwara was founded by Meera Ali.
Where is House of Kotwara headquartered?
House of Kotwara is headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Is House of Kotwara funded?
House of Kotwara is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was House of Kotwara founded?
House of Kotwara was founded in 1990.