Bihar
A mystical land brimming with an abundantly rich history, Bihar is a state in the eastern part of India with countless stories to share with whoever is curious, keen, and interested. This Indian state is a complex amalgamation of the old and the new; a part of India whose past is both gifted and opulent in kind.
Bihar is synonymous with learning, art, craft, spirituality, and culture; an exhilarating mix of everything that speaks of human progress as it should be. It is more than the rustic picture the world sees it to be. Home to an array of enriching skills, Bihar boasts of Madhubani paintings, textile embroideries such as sujini and khatwa, terracotta crafts, stone carving, lac jewellery, among plenty more.
There has never been a greater time than now to bring the opulent legacy of Bihar’s art and craft to the world map. Bun.Kar Bihar was born to bring this dream alive, one carefully woven sari at a time, and one exhibition at a time.
BUN.KAR: Weaving for a Living
Bun.Kar Bihar is the commercial retail brand of Srijani Foundation, based in Patna, Bihar. Started in 2018, Bun.Kar Bihar showcases to the world countless efforts of semi-rural and rural Indians residing in Bihar who seem frozen in a time far removed from the fast-paced world of today.
The brand brings forth a promise at many levels, especially focusing on arts, crafts, revival, handloom, and community development on a larger scale. Its trademark lies in its socially inclusive foundation which highlights not just the ornateness of our rich textile heritage but also the necessity to become progressively aware of conscious clothing and sustainable fashion.
Bun.Kar Bihar’s product line characterizes stories from often silenced desires and simple wishes, like perhaps forgetting about one’s turmoil and sitting amidst spring flowers, or by the free-spirited village river, or in the company of loved ones and musical notes. We specialize in textile-based products and are particularly keen in having men and women bring alive the arts and crafts of Bihar through their passion, while providing a sustainable living to them; exactly what the brand literally stands for – weaving for a living.
Together along with spinners and weavers and our teams spread across the state, Bun.Kar Bihar brings to you a dynamic line of clothing which is truly representative of sustainable, conscious clothing that comes alive with the magic of story-telling through community enriched crafts.