Handloom vs Power-Loom Sarees: An Honest Guide for Smart Buyers

Shopping for sarees, you'll see two words: handloom and power-loom. At Nivnyaa, we tell you exactly what you're buying.

Handloom sarees are woven by hand — beautiful, often with tiny natural irregularities, usually slower to make and pricier. Power-loom sarees are woven on a mechanised loom: with Jacquard pattern control, the weave is uniform, the motifs crisp and aligned, and the finish reliable — which is exactly why power looms produce intricate putta and clean borders so beautifully, at an accessible price.

Where Nivnyaa stands

Our sarees are semi-silk, power-loom, Jacquard woven — and we say so proudly. We focus on precision putta, 4–5 hours of weaving per saree, lightweight comfort and honest value.