Fabindia began its India sojourn back in 1960 when John Bissell, who was first introduced to the country in 1958 while on a two-year grant from the Ford Foundation, decided to set up an export shop to sell home furnishings to overseas customers.
Bissell, whose work at the foundation involved advising government-based craft organizations on handloom fabrics, spent a lot of time traversing the length and breadth of the country.
Sixty years later, Fabindia, managed by John’s son William Bissell, is a widely recognized global brand, known for handwoven and hand-made goods that connect some strong workforce of 55,000 artisans from the country to consumers worldwide.
60 Years of Fabindia – The world today is changing in many different ways. We believe what differentiates a Brand is the ability to stay true to its ideals, while being able to reinvent itself to stay relevant and responsive. We would like to thank our communities, customers, artisans, suppliers, farmers, entrepreneurs, designers, who have been part of this incredible journey. And we invite you to join us as we look ahead..