Authentication & Certification
Katansi — Government Certified
Every Katansi saree is made from 100% pure natural silk, officially certified by the Silk Mark Organisation of India, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Not synthetic. Not blended. Pure.
Silk Mark Organisation of India — Membership No. SMOI/MUM/2023-24/5786
Central Silk Board · Ministry of Textiles · Government of India · Valid November 2023 – November 2028
Our Authenticity Promise
What Makes Katansi Different
We believe customers deserve to know exactly what they are buying. Here is our full commitment to authenticity — in writing, backed by government certification.
100% Pure Natural Silk — Always
All sarees and products on Katansi.com are crafted using 100% pure silk. No synthetic fibres, no artificial shine, no blended fabric. Every single product.
Silk Mark Certificate — Every Saree
Every saree comes with a Silk Mark Certificate issued by the Silk Mark Organisation of India, an autonomous body under the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Own Production Units — No Resellers
All products are manufactured in Katansi's own production units. We do not source from third-party resellers. Direct from our looms to your hands.
Handwoven by Master Weavers of Banaras
Our sarees are handwoven by skilled local weavers of Banaras, preserving authentic Indian craftsmanship passed down through generations. No machine weaving.
Meta-Verified Brand
Katansi is a Meta-verified brand, proudly holding the blue tick on both Instagram and Facebook — independently confirming our authenticity as a legitimate business.
Premium Packaging — Every Order
Every saree is packed in a premium saree box with a high-quality linen saree bag — protecting the silk from dust and environmental damage while delivering a luxury unboxing experience.
Official Certificate
Silk Mark Certificate — Government of India
Below is Katansi's official Silk Mark Certificate issued by the Silk Mark Organisation of India. This certificate authorises Katansi to use the Silk Mark label exclusively on 100% Natural Silk Products.
Certificate Number
SMOI/MUM/2023-24/5786
Issuing Authority
Silk Mark Organisation of India
Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
Valid Until
30 November 2028
Issued November 2023
Certification Type
Corporate Member
Authorised User of Silk Mark Label
Official Silk Mark Certificate · Membership No. SMOI/MUM/2023-24/5786 · Issued by Silk Mark Organisation of India, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India · Valid until 30/11/2028
Packaging
Premium Packaging — Every Order
All our sarees are thoughtfully packed in a premium saree box along with a high-quality linen saree bag. This elegant packaging not only enhances your unboxing experience but also helps protect the saree from dust and environmental damage, thereby preserving its beauty and extending its lifespan.
Social Verification
Verified on Instagram & Facebook
Katansi is a Meta-verified brand — independently confirmed by Meta as a legitimate, authentic business. We hold the blue tick on both Instagram and Facebook.
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Katansi on Facebook
META VERIFIED
Katansi holds the blue tick on Facebook — independently verified by Meta as a legitimate, authentic brand. Rated 5.0★ on Facebook by thousands of customers worldwide.
Katansi on WhatsApp
VERIFIED BUSINESS
Katansi is a WhatsApp Verified Business — confirmed by WhatsApp as an authentic, legitimate brand. The green tick appears on our WhatsApp Business profile, independently verifying our identity.
Frequently Asked
Questions About Katansi's Certification
Yes. Every Katansi saree is made from 100% pure natural silk, certified by the Silk Mark Organisation of India (SMOI), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Certificate No. SMOI/MUM/2023-24/5786, valid until November 2028. We never use synthetic fibres or blended fabric.
Katansi's official certificate number is SMOI/MUM/2023-24/5786, issued by the Silk Mark Organisation of India, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Issued November 2023, valid until November 2028.
The Silk Mark is an official assurance label issued by the Government of India guaranteeing a product is made from 100% pure natural silk. Only certified corporate members like Katansi are authorised to use this label. It is the highest form of silk authenticity verification in India.
All Katansi sarees are handwoven by skilled master weavers in Banaras (Varanasi). They are not machine-made. The characteristic floating threads on the reverse side of the fabric are a natural feature of authentic handloom weaving — they are not defects. Katansi manufactures in its own production units with no third-party resellers.
Yes. Katansi is a Meta-verified brand holding the blue tick on both Instagram and Facebook. This independently confirms Katansi as a legitimate, authenticated business on Meta's platforms.
Katansi's Silk Mark certificate (SMOI/MUM/2023-24/5786) can be independently verified through the Silk Mark Organisation of India at silkmarkindia.com. The issuing authority is the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, registered under the Karnataka Society Act 1960, Regn. No. 1054/2003-04.
Yes. Every Katansi saree ships with a Silk Mark Certificate tag confirming it is made from 100% pure natural silk. This is not optional — it is our standard for every product we sell.
Certified Pure Silk.
Handwoven in Varanasi.
Government certified. Master weavers. Delivered worldwide.
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