Agreement to these terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of kanishawls.com (the "Site") and any wholesale transactions conducted through or in connection with this Site. The Site is operated by Savita Fashions LLP, trading as Kanishawls, based in Kashmir, India.

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and buyers — including those who browse the Site, submit enquiry forms, or place wholesale orders in connection with kanishawls.com.

Wholesale buyers: Placing a wholesale order or submitting a catalogue request constitutes your acceptance of these Terms in addition to any specific order terms communicated to you separately. Individual orders are subject to a written confirmation or proforma invoice which shall take precedence over these general Terms in the event of conflict.

Who we are

kanishawls.com is a craft authority and wholesale resource operated by Savita Fashions LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in India, manufacturing and supplying authentic Kani shawls from Kashmir.

  • Business name: Savita Fashions LLP (trading as Kanishawls)
  • Website: kanishawls.com
  • Email: sales@kanishawls.com
  • Location: Kashmir, India
  • Nature of business: Manufacturer and wholesale supplier of GI-certified Kani shawls

Use of this Site

Permitted use

You may use kanishawls.com for lawful purposes only. Specifically, you may:

  • Browse and read content about Kani weaving, its history, and authentication methods
  • Submit enquiry forms to request product information or a wholesale catalogue
  • Share links to pages on this Site for non-commercial, informational purposes
  • Print or save pages for personal, non-commercial reference

Prohibited use

You must not use this Site in any way that:

  • Violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
  • Is fraudulent, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, or defamatory
  • Attempts to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems
  • Scrapes, copies, or reproduces content from this Site for commercial use without written permission
  • Transmits unsolicited advertising, spam, or phishing material
  • Interferes with or disrupts the Site's operation, servers, or networks
  • Misrepresents your identity or affiliation with any person or organisation

Intellectual property

All content on kanishawls.com — including text, images, graphics, logos, icons, and design — is the property of Savita Fashions LLP (Kanishawls) or its licensors and is protected under Indian and international intellectual property law.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, display, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our express prior written consent, except as follows:

  • You may quote brief excerpts from our content for educational or journalistic purposes, provided you attribute the source as "kanishawls.com" with a link
  • You may share links to our pages on social media or other websites
  • You may print individual pages for personal, non-commercial reference

The "Kanishawls" name and associated logo are proprietary marks of Savita Fashions LLP. Unauthorised use of our branding is strictly prohibited.

Photography and images: Product images and craft photography on this Site may be protected by copyright. Do not reproduce product images without written permission. If you are a wholesale buyer and require product images for your retail use, please contact us at sales@kanishawls.com.

Wholesale trading terms

The following terms apply to all wholesale transactions conducted in connection with kanishawls.com. These terms supplement, and where consistent, are incorporated into, any individual order agreement or proforma invoice.

Enquiries and orders

  • Submitting a catalogue request or enquiry form does not constitute a binding order
  • A binding order is created only when both parties have confirmed the order in writing (email confirmation or signed proforma invoice)
  • We reserve the right to decline any order without obligation to provide a reason
  • Minimum order quantities (MOQ) are as stated in our current catalogue. Currently a minimum of 10 pieces applies, subject to variation by product category

Pricing

  • All prices are quoted in the currency specified in the proforma invoice (typically Indian Rupees or US Dollars for international orders)
  • Prices quoted on the Site or in general communications are indicative only. Confirmed pricing is that stated in the written proforma invoice
  • Prices are exclusive of shipping costs, customs duties, import taxes, and any other charges payable in the destination country unless expressly stated
  • We reserve the right to revise pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect confirmed and accepted orders

Payment

  • Payment terms are as stated in the proforma invoice
  • We typically require a deposit (percentage to be confirmed per order) before production commences and the balance before shipment
  • Payment must be received in cleared funds before goods are released for shipping
  • Bank transfer details will be provided in the proforma invoice. We accept no responsibility for payments made to incorrect accounts

Production and delivery

  • Genuine hand-woven Kani shawls require significant lead times due to the nature of the craft. Lead times are confirmed per order and range from weeks (for in-stock items) to many months (for custom-woven orders)
  • Delivery timelines are estimates. We accept no liability for delays caused by circumstances beyond our control, including customs delays, shipping disruptions, or force majeure events
  • Risk of loss passes to the buyer upon handover to the shipping carrier

Product authenticity and GI certification

  • All products we supply are GI-certified authentic Kani shawls woven in the Kashmir Valley. GI documentation is provided with each shipment
  • As handmade products, minor natural variations in colour, pattern, and dimension are inherent and do not constitute defects
  • Product images are representative. Actual products may vary slightly in appearance due to natural dye variation and photographic representation

Returns and disputes

  • We do not accept returns for change of mind on wholesale orders
  • Claims for damaged or incorrectly supplied goods must be raised within 7 days of receipt with photographic evidence
  • Genuine defects will be addressed by replacement, credit, or refund at our discretion
  • All disputes shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation between the parties

Privacy and data

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using this Site, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy.

We use Zoho Forms to process enquiry submissions. Data submitted through our forms is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Zoho's terms of service.

Disclaimers and limitation of liability

This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We make no warranties — express or implied — about the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any content on this Site
  • We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of this Site
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to this Site

For the full liability statement, please read our Disclaimer.

Changes to these Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective from the date they are posted on this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We recommend bookmarking this page and checking it periodically, particularly before placing wholesale orders.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising from them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the use of kanishawls.com shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

If you are accessing this Site from outside India, you are responsible for compliance with your local laws. Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under the mandatory consumer protection laws of your jurisdiction.

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