Know the Owner
Meet Debjani Ghosh – Founder & Visionary Behind Rihyaaz Fashions
👩💼 From Midnapore to the World of Handloom Fashion
In 2011, from the heart of Midnapore, a small town in West Bengal, Debjani Ghosh laid the foundation of Rihyaaz Fashions. Armed with only 60 dresses, 20 suits, and 5 lehengas, but with a heart full of passion, she began a journey to revive and reimagine India’s rich handloom legacy.
Her early collections were inspired by her personal love for handmade, regionally unique pieces she collected while traveling. What started as a curated collection soon transformed into a platform that empowered women and weavers across India.
💫 Empowerment Through Every Thread
From day one, Debjani’s vision was rooted in women empowerment. She offered free skill training to women from bustees, orphanages, and shelters, and later employed them as tailors, weavers, artisans, and back-office staff. Today, Rihyaaz stands proud as a women-led sustainable fashion brand changing hundreds of lives.
🌟 Milestones on the Rihyaaz Journey
First Indo-Western collection ramp show, fusing modern design with cultural weaves.
Awarded Youngest Female Entrepreneur by the District Chamber of Commerce.
Blended Tagorean drapes with contemporary styling, now a signature look.
Honored with a Leadership Award for innovation in fashion and social impact.
Rihyaaz became a PPE production hub, employing displaced migrant workers. PPE kits were handed to the District CMOH.
Recognized as Pride of Bharat for pandemic relief efforts.
Received the Best Sustainable Brand Award for commitment to ethical fashion.
🧶 Reviving Heritage, One Craft at a Time
Debjani’s dedication to loom revival has led Rihyaaz to reinvent tradition for the modern wardrobe. Understanding that today’s women often prefer suits over sarees, she reintroduced Jamdani weaving in suits, making them relevant again.
She also brought mass attention to:
Her work not only uplifted these crafts but also ensured that artisans could sustain their heritage without switching professions for survival.
🏆 Recognized Leader, Respected Advocate
For her continued efforts in social reform through fashion, Debjani Ghosh now serves as the National Vice President of the Human Rights Commission (India). She advocates for artisans’ rights, women’s employment, and rural development through vocational and craft-based training.
✨ Rihyaaz Today: A Movement Beyond Fashion
Today, Rihyaaz is home to hundreds of weavers, artisans, and empowered women. It’s more than a fashion label — it’s a mission to revive India’s textile soul, one thread at a time.
Whether it’s handwoven Jamdani suits, Ajrakh sarees, or Paithani dupattas, every piece from Rihyaaz is woven with heritage, dignity, and hope.
💬 In Her Words
“I didn’t create Rihyaaz to build a brand. I created it to build lives — to let weavers weave freely, and women rise boldly.”
— Debjani Ghosh
Founder, Rihyaaz Fashions
