Founded in 1967 by our grandfather, the visionary Sri Om Prakash Ji Gourisaria,  as Kanchana Sarees, KNN Calcutta is an extension that is proudly rooted in the calm yet chaotic city of Calcutta. Building on the legacy of Kanchana Sarees, we uphold the values of craftsmanship, quality, and innovation, blending rich heritage with bold, contemporary design to create statement pieces that resonate with fashion-enthusiastic creatives worldwide.

As a family-owned artisanal house, we cherish our deep connection with the artisans who bring our garments to life. Many of our factory workers have been with us for generations, passing down their expertise to their children, ensuring continuity and quality. We take pride in providing fair, living wages, and enhancing the quality of life for our artisans and their communities.

"Made in India" is a philosophy we hold dear, as every piece we produce pays tribute to Indian craftsmanship and can be traced back to the artisans who created it. From our head master Maidul to our hand-dye specialist Pappu, we maintain transparency and traceability, ensuring the highest quality while fostering community growth for all of us.

KNN Calcutta is committed to driving positive change within India’s fashion industry, actively campaigning for better working conditions, fair wages, and safe environments for factory workers. Our goal is to show that luxury can be produced responsibly, with respect for artisans and the environment.

Every garment here at KNN Calcutta tells a story of heritage and ethical responsibility. With a growing global presence, KNN C is synonymous with the fusion of tradition and street culture, making us a leading voice in contemporary Indian fashion. We invite you to explore KNN Calcutta, where tradition meets innovation, and every piece is proudly Made in India—crafted with care and a commitment to making a positive impact.

The KNN Kid is the life of a party but can geek out and lose track, nerding about any topic that spikes his interest - he enjoys getting into the whys and hows of everything & believes in passionately expressing his observations in his everyday life. If you walk into their home, wardrobe or any space in general, they can give you endless context for each piece and the adventure they had behind it - it need not necessarily be from their travels, but could be from a local spot in their hometown, where they had a good time and want to mark it in their life. No 2 mugs in their space are the same, no 2 plates are the same & each furniture tells its own unique story. None of the things the KNN Kid owns is replaceable with money & they think of themselves as a tastemaker and their home to be a gallery open for a select few. 

The KNN Kid is an accurate representation of KNN Calcutta - an upscale street brand that embodies the spirit of the city of joy, Kolkata. The brand thrives on its eclectic philosophy, blending global influences with local culture where each piece is as unique as the city itself. Where topics that interest the KNN Kid are often inspirations behind each piece & each mug is a piece as different as it could be from the next. We believe in creating eclectic pieces that are extensions of our thoughts & if no two thoughts are similar at any point of time, how could two collections or even two pieces be? 

P.S Our home? Open to all, but the archive? Open to a select few.

                                                                                                            - Yuvraj & Srishti