Binita Debuka – Founder & Designer, Banarsi Gathri… Mother. Maker. Dreamer. Doer...

Born on 22nd February 1993 in the quaint village of Barrabazar on the West Bengal–Jharkhand border, Binita Debuka grew up surrounded by tradition, yet fueled by quiet defiance. Even as a little girl, she knew her life wouldn’t fit into the boxes others had drawn for her. She wasn’t loud… but she was luminous. And fiercely clear: she wanted to build, to create, and to live on her own terms.

Her journey took her from her small town in Purulia to Pune, where she juggled a B.Com, an M.Com, two diplomas in Fashion and Interior Design, and even a rejected shot at Hotel Management (because, in her words, “I was always doing too much, too soon!”). Excel sheets by day, embroidery swatches by night — she embraced numbers and needles with equal ease.

Marriage, motherhood, and a pandemic followed — and through it all, Binita never paused. In December 2020, her son Vihaan was born. Amidst late-night feedings and early-morning dreams, the seed of Banarsi Gathri quietly took root… not from a business plan, but from instinct, love, and a whispering need to create something entirely her own.

On 8th August 2024, she began with one Banarasi bag and a head full of ideas. Today, Banarsi Gathri is a thriving homegrown label with its own design unit KariGhar 24, a team of five, and a stunning 95% customer retention rate. Her brand tells stories through sarees… timeless, heritage-rooted, soul-stitched — made for the modern Indian woman who balances culture with confidence.

Binita’s motherhood is the soul of her journey. Her proudest title isn’t “Founder.” It’s “Mumma.” Her son’s words — “Mumma, you are my world’s best” — are the truest reward she carries. She doesn’t chase perfect balance; she chooses presence, grace, and the occasional deep breath.

In an exclusive interview with Sumita Chakraborty, Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz, Binita Debuka talks about creating Banarsi Gathri, fashioning purpose over perfection and raising a child while raising a brand.

Over To Binita Debuka – Founder & Designer, Banarsi Gathri…

What’s been the most rewarding part of your motherhood journey so far?

The most rewarding part has been watching my son grow into a kind, curious, and expressive little human. Every conversation, every moment of laughter, every hug — it’s pure magic .The most beautiful reward has been something as simple and powerful as hearing my son say, “Mumma, you are my world’s best.”

Motherhood can often be thankless in the everyday — but in moments like those, it feels like everything makes sense. It grounds me. That kind of love is my biggest win.

How do you tackle challenges, and what are three milestones that define your journey?

Honestly? I go with my gut. I don’t have a rule book. I feel scared — a lot. But I show up, trust my people, lean into my support system, and respond to life as it comes. I’ve learned that being vulnerable doesn’t make me weak — it makes me real.

My three biggest milestones as a mompreneur in the last 9 months:

• I started Banarsi Gathri from my living room on 8th August 2024 — with just one bag, no setup, and a head full of dreams.
• With the unwavering support of my husband Vivek, my son Vihaan, and my close-knit family, I went from trading to full-scale design — from sourcing fabrics to dyeing, stitching, handwork and beyond.
• Today, I run a home studio, lead a team of five, offer co-creation services, and have launched KariGhar 24 — our in-house stitching and design unit — with 95% customer retention, all while keeping capital minimal and heart full.

It hasn’t been perfect, but it has been purposeful.

How do you strike that beautiful balance between work and home life?

Balance is a myth — presence is what I chase.

If work needs me more, I prioritise that. If home calls louder, I switch gears. Sometimes, I delegate, sometimes I multitask, and most times, I simply breathe and trust that I’ll figure it out.
And of course — Vivek, my husband, stands strong behind the scenes. He’s my calm, my compass.

My TheGlitz quote is…

“I didn’t plan for perfect — I chose purpose, and stitched my story into every thread of it.”