Our Journey
Woven With Purpose
Saya Cotton was founded on the belief that great textiles deserve great craft — and that heritage techniques should never be lost to mass production.
Who We Are
A Studio Built on
Textile Passion
Saya Cotton began as a small Schiffli embroidery unit in Lahore, driven by a vision to bring Pakistani textile craftsmanship to a global audience. From the beginning, we believed that our embroidery should not just be decorative — it should tell a story.
Over the years we expanded from Schiffli into Chikan Kari, cutwork, eyelet fabrics, and eventually full coord set production. Today, we serve fashion brands, boutiques, and individual designers who share our commitment to quality over quantity.
Every fabric that carries the Saya name has been touched by the hands of our artisans — people who have spent years mastering the subtle art of fine embroidery.
Inside the Studio
Behind the Scenes
A look at the fabric, machines, and hands that shape every piece we make.
What Drives Us
Our Values
Artisanal Quality
Every piece passes through skilled hands before it reaches you. We reject shortcuts that compromise the integrity of the craft.
Heritage Craft
Rooted in Pakistan's rich embroidery traditions — Chikan Kari, Schiffli, cutwork — we preserve techniques that have been refined over centuries.
Modern Precision
Our Swiss-engineered Schiffli machines deliver repeatability and scale without sacrificing the fineness that defines luxury textiles.
Sustainable Sourcing
We source only the finest cotton — breathable, durable, and responsibly grown — because quality starts at the very first thread.
Milestones
Our Timeline
Founded
Saya Cotton established with a small Schiffli unit in Lahore.
Chikan Kari
Expanded into hand-embroidered Chikan Kari collections.
Coord Sets
Launched the first ready-to-wear coordinated embroidered set line.
Print Fusion
Introduced print-on-Schiffli technique for layered textural pieces.
Global Reach
Serving brands and designers across South Asia, Europe & the Middle East.
Trusted By
Brands We've Worked With
The People
Meet the Team
Rizwan Saya
Director
Umar
Business Development
Design Studio
Pattern & Print Design
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