The sheer vibrancy of colors, smoothness of textures, variety of weaves, patterns, designs and unique dyeing techniques, have held people spell bound. The range of natural fabrics includes silk (made from the cocoon of the silkworm), cotton (made from the cotton plant's seed pod), suede, linen, jute, and wool (made from animal coats: sheep, goats, rabbits, alpacas, llama). In man-made fabrics the selection includes Georgette, designer rayon, polyester, velvet, acrylic, acetate, nylon, and crepe fabrics. Woven fabrics are available in jacquards, satins, tufts, knits, brocade (silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver), and also in the lovely zari worked fabrics made from gold and silver threads, found in the regions of Agra, Jaipur, and Bariely. Non-woven fabrics or engineered fabrics, used for specific industrial purposes, are produced either alone or in combination with other fibers as components of apparel, home furnishings, health care, engineering, industrial and consumer goods.

Whether woven, non-woven or knitted, made from natural or man-made fiber, fabrics from India remain unchallenged in the global market. Dyed, printed or plain, they reflect the rich cultural heritage of India.