OUR STORY · SINCE 2014
Every thread tells a story of India.
Lime Thread is an Indian ethnic wear label founded by Ritu Khanna in 2014. We handpick sarees, suits, kurtis and dupattas from different states of India, each woven with intricacy by the finest artisans of India, and ship them across India and worldwide.
With gratitude to my parents
My parents had a unique sense of dressing, simple, traditional and always graceful. The photograph above is from my wedding, where they dressed just as they always did: my mother in a mustard silk saree with a vibrant bandhani pallu, and my father in crisp white with a colourful safa.
From my mother I learnt that elegance lives in the details: the fall of a saree, the glow of the right colour, the care in every fold. From my father I learnt the dignity of honest work and the pride of wearing our traditions with a smile. Their values and their timeless sense of style are the foundation on which Lime Thread stands. This label is my tribute to them.
Ritu Khanna
How Lime Thread began
It started with a mother's sense of style
Ritu's love for beautiful clothes began at home. Her mother always dressed with style, and her eye for colour, fabric and the perfect dupatta inspired Ritu to develop that taste too.
Her mother also introduced her to friends who ran boutiques in New Zealand. Lime Thread began with a few export orders for them, and from those first orders it has grown many times over, dressing customers across India and the world.
Our export business has largely been to New Zealand, Australia and Singapore. Today, we deliver pan-India and ship across the world with fast, frequent delivery through FedEx and DHL, tailored to each customer and order. Indian communities around the globe trust us with bulk orders for their cultural festivals, celebrations that keep our heritage alive and spread awareness of Indian tradition wherever they are.
Celebrating every occasion, together
Everything is achievable with love
Dressed for a party with my husband. Though he is busy with his own professional life, he has always inspired me to stay consistent in what I believe in, and he has shown me that everything is achievable with love.
That is the spirit of Lime Thread: celebration, love and understanding, and the joy of dressing beautifully for life's special occasions.
Ritu Khanna
The Lime Thread style
Bright, calm spaces where sarees hang on brass rails and folded silks wait on oak shelves. This is the feeling we bring to every order.
These pictures are illustrations of the Lime Thread style, not photographs.
What does Lime Thread sell?
Sarees in zari, silk, georgette, organza, bandhani, leheriya, sequin and thread-embroidered styles, along with suits, kurta sets, co-ord sets, kurtis and dupattas.
Why shop with Lime Thread?
Handpicked across India
Ethnic and traditional pieces collected from different states of India, each chosen for its fabric, finish and colour.
Woven by fine artisans
Every thread is woven with intricacy by the finest artisans of India, keeping their craft alive.
Shipped worldwide
Flat ₹90 shipping anywhere in India, and delivery to your doorstep across the world.
Secure payments
Pay safely by UPI, cards, net banking or wallets through Razorpay.
Easy returns
Returns within 3 days and size exchange, for unworn pieces in their original condition.
Personal help
Questions about size, fabric or bulk orders? Chat with us on WhatsApp.
A note from our founder
Hi folks, my dear women who adorn many relationships, like that of a daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother! This is a tribute to the womanhood that deserves to dress in grace. Lime Thread brings the freshness and zing of the most auspicious fruit, lime, with every thread that gets woven in the form of suits, sarees, lehengas, shawls, stoles, scarves and jewellery. Our journey started in 2014 with a few known boutiques in and around the country and seven foreign terrains. Now we ship across 128 countries with an ever passionate zeal to bring out fresh styles and fashions for you. Thank you, dear family of customers, who have trusted us with quality and styles. We are grateful to you for extending your love for Lime Thread by ordering again and again.
Ritu KhannaFounder and Sole Proprietor, Lime Thread
Questions about Lime Thread
Who founded Lime Thread?
Lime Thread was founded in 2014 by Ritu Khanna, its sole proprietor. The label brings together traditional Indian craftsmanship and contemporary style.
Where does Lime Thread ship?
We ship across India for a flat ₹90 per order, and to customers around the world. International shipping is ₹3,000 per product.
Does Lime Thread take bulk orders?
Yes. Our Bulk Orders section has saree sets for wedding families, festive gifting, teams and boutique resellers. For larger quantities, contact us on WhatsApp.
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