Duvet (Quilt) Covers

Aenak · Duvet / Quilt Covers

Handblock Printed Duvet Covers — Mulmul or Percale Cotton, for Your Razai or Quilt

A duvet cover (also called a quilt cover or razai cover) is the removable outer shell that protects your razai or quilt and gives your bed its look — washed as often as a bedsheet, so your quilt itself rarely needs a trip to the dry cleaner. Aenak's Duvet/Quilt Covers are handblock printed by Chippa artisans in Sanganer, Jaipur, available in mulmul cotton or sturdier percale cotton, with your choice of loop or zip closure. Single and double/king sizes, in the same Sanganeri prints as Aenak's bedsheets and razais.

2 fabrics Mulmul (light, reversible print) or Percale (sturdier, 300 TC)
2 closures Loop-tie or zip — your choice at checkout
100% Cotton — no synthetic blends
400+ Years of Sanganeri handblock tradition
2 sizes Single (60×90 in) & Double/King (90×108 in)
What Is a Duvet Cover Why This Duvet Cover Mulmul vs Percale Loop vs Zip Duvet Cover vs Razai vs Bedcover Size Guide Care Guide FAQs

What Is a Duvet Cover? — The Removable Shell for Your Razai

Duvet Cover / Quilt Cover — Quick Definition

A duvet cover — also called a quilt cover or razai cover — is a removable fabric envelope that encases a razai, quilt, or duvet, closing at one end with a zip or loop ties. It works the way a pillowcase works for a pillow: the insert (your razai) provides the warmth and weight; the duvet cover provides the look, the protection, and the washability. Instead of dry cleaning the entire razai every time it needs freshening, you simply remove and wash the duvet cover — the razai inside stays clean and protected for years. Aenak's duvet covers are handblock printed in Sanganeri tradition and made in mulmul or percale cotton, sized to fit single and double/king razais and quilts.

Duvet Cover · Quilt Cover · Razai Cover · What You're Looking For

Aenak's collection is India's finest selection of handblock printed duvet covers. Whether you call it a duvet cover, quilt cover, razai cover, rajai cover, comforter cover, Jaipuri duvet cover, mulmul duvet cover, percale duvet cover, or cotton duvet cover — you have found it. Every duvet cover in this collection is handblock printed by Chippa artisans in Sanganer, available in mulmul cotton or our sturdier 300 TC percale cotton, with a choice of loop-tie or zip closure. Available in single duvet cover (60×90 inches) and double/king duvet cover (90×108 inches) — sized to fit our own Jaipuri Quilts (Razai) collection, or your existing razai, quilt, or duvet of matching dimensions.

Most Indian households own exactly one razai, use it for years without any protective outer layer, and dry clean the whole thing whenever it looks tired — an expensive, slow habit that also wears down the razai's fill faster than it needs to. A duvet cover changes that relationship entirely. The razai goes inside the cover and essentially disappears from the maintenance routine: what touches your skin, collects dust, and needs regular washing is the cover, not the quilt. You can hand wash or machine wash a duvet cover at home in twenty minutes — something you can never do with the razai itself.

The second reason duvet covers have become popular in Indian bedrooms is styling flexibility. One razai, worn under three or four different duvet covers through the year, gives you an entirely different-looking bed for each season or festival — at a fraction of the cost of buying multiple razais. Aenak's duvet cover collection is built around exactly this idea: the same Sanganeri handblock prints used across our bedsheets and razais, sized precisely to slip over your existing quilt.

Why the Aenak Duvet Cover — What Makes It Different

🌿 100% Cotton — No Synthetic Blends, in Either Fabric Choice Both fabric options — mulmul and percale — are 100% cotton with no synthetic mix. Most mass-market duvet covers use polycotton blends to reduce cost and improve wrinkle resistance, at the expense of breathability and the feel against skin. Aenak does not offer a poly-blend option: every duvet cover in this collection, in either fabric, is pure cotton — the same standard we hold for our bedsheets and razais.
🖐️ Sanganeri Handblock Print — Same Craft as Our Bedsheets and Razais Every Aenak duvet cover is handblock printed by Chippa artisans in Sanganer, Jaipur — India's 400-year-old handblock printing capital. The same hand-carved teak blocks pressed onto cotton fabric, one impression at a time, that produce Aenak's bedsheets and Jaipuri razais. Because the duvet cover collection shares its prints with the bedsheet and razai ranges, you can build a fully coordinated bed — matching bedsheet, razai, and duvet cover in the same design — or deliberately mix prints for a layered look.
🔄 Reversible Option in Mulmul — Two Prints, One Cover In mulmul duvet covers, you can choose to have a different handblock print on the front and back of the same cover — effectively two duvet cover designs in one purchase. Flip the cover to change your bedroom's entire look without buying a second cover. Percale duvet covers, by contrast, use the same print on both sides — made from the same fabric as our bedsheets, chosen when a single consistent design across both faces is preferred.
🧵 Percale Option — Sturdier Fabric for Everyday Use Percale duvet covers are made from the same premium cotton fabric as Aenak's bedsheets — more sturdy and closely woven than mulmul, better suited to households that wash the cover frequently or want a crisper, more structured feel. Mulmul remains the lighter, softer, more breathable option. Neither is objectively better — the right choice depends on whether you prioritise mulmul's airy softness or percale's everyday durability.
🔒 Loop or Zip Closure — Your Choice Every Aenak duvet cover is available with either a loop-tie closure (fabric ties at the open end, tied in a bow to secure the razai inside) or a zip closure (a concealed zip running along one edge). Both are equally secure when properly fastened; the choice is a matter of personal preference for how quickly you want to insert and remove the razai. See the Loop vs Zip section below for the full comparison.
🎨 Azo-Free Dyes — Skin-Safe for Nightly Contact A duvet cover is in direct contact with skin for 7–9 hours every night — the same standard we apply to our bedsheets and razais applies here. All Aenak duvet covers use azo-free dyes, certified free of the harmful aromatic amines that certain synthetic dyes can release. Safe for extended daily skin contact, including for children's beds.

Mulmul vs Percale — Which Duvet Cover Fabric to Choose

The single most common question buyers have about Aenak's duvet cover collection is which fabric to pick. Both are 100% cotton, both carry the same Sanganeri handblock prints, and both come in identical sizes — the difference is in weave, weight, and how the cover behaves in daily use.

Mulmul Cotton Duvet Cover Light, airy, reversible — the softer everyday choice Mulmul (muslin) is a lighter, more loosely woven cotton than percale — soft against skin from the first wash, breathable, and quick to dry after washing. Mulmul duvet covers can be made with a different handblock print on the front and back, giving you a reversible cover. Best for buyers who prioritise softness and breathability, and who like the option of two looks from one cover. Slightly less structured than percale, so it wrinkles more visibly.
Percale Cotton Duvet Cover Sturdier, crisper — made from our bedsheet fabric Percale duvet covers are made from the same fabric as Aenak's premium cotton bedsheets — a tighter, more structured weave than mulmul, which holds up better under frequent washing and daily handling. The same handblock print appears on both sides (not reversible with a second design, since percale covers are made from matching bedsheet fabric on both faces). Best for buyers who want a crisper, more hotel-like finish and don't need the front/back reversibility that mulmul offers.
Quick Decision — Mulmul or Percale?

Choose mulmul if: you want the softest possible feel, plan to wash the cover often, or like the idea of two prints in one cover (front and back).
Choose percale if: you want a sturdier, more structured cover that holds its crispness through frequent use, and a single consistent print on both sides suits your styling preference.
Not sure? WhatsApp us at +91-9136167510 with a photo of your bedroom or your existing bedsheet — we can help you match fabric and print.

Loop Closure vs Zip Closure — Which to Choose

Every Aenak duvet cover ships with your choice of closure. Neither is more secure than the other when used correctly — the choice comes down to how often you'll be removing the razai for washing or seasonal swaps.

Loop Closure Fabric ties, tied in a bow at the open end A traditional closure style using matching fabric ties sewn along the open edge, tied together to secure the razai inside. No hardware to catch or snag on the razai fabric during insertion — a gentler option for delicate or older razais. Slightly slower to open and close than a zip, since each tie is knotted individually.
Zip Closure Concealed zip running along one edge A single zip that runs the width of one edge, offering the fastest way to insert and remove the razai — useful if you swap covers frequently or wash the cover often. The zip is sewn in as a concealed closure so it sits flush against the fabric rather than showing as a visible hardware line on the bed.

Duvet Cover vs Razai vs Bedcover — Which Is Which?

Indian bedding terminology gets mixed up often — a duvet cover, a razai, and a bedcover are three different products that solve three different problems, and buyers frequently ask us to clarify before ordering. Here is the clear comparison.

Bedding What it is Provides warmth? How you wash it Best for
Duvet / Quilt Cover This collection Removable outer shell for a razai or quilt No — the razai inside provides warmth Hand wash or machine wash Protecting & styling your existing razai
Jaipuri Razai / Quilt The filled quilt itself — cotton fill inside a stitched shell Yes — the primary source of warmth Dry clean only Actual winter/AC-room warmth
Bedsheet The layer you lie directly on, under the razai No Machine wash The base layer of every bed
Bedcover / Bedspread A decorative top layer over a made bed, not enclosing anything No — purely decorative/protective Varies by fabric Daytime styling, dust protection

Do I need a duvet cover if I already have a razai? You don't strictly need one — a razai can be used bare, the way most Indian households have traditionally used it. But a duvet cover extends your razai's life (less dry cleaning, less handling wear on the fill), keeps it protected from dust and daily soiling, and lets you change your bedroom's look without buying a new razai. Think of it the way a pillowcase relates to a pillow: not mandatory, but the standard, sensible way to use one.

Will an Aenak duvet cover fit my existing razai, even if it's not from Aenak? Yes, provided the dimensions match. Our Single duvet cover (60×90 inches) fits any single razai or quilt of that size; our Double/King duvet cover (90×108 inches) fits any double or king razai of that size — regardless of where the razai itself was purchased. If your razai is a non-standard size, WhatsApp us at +91-9136167510 with the exact dimensions before ordering.

The Craft — Sanganeri Handblock Printing on Duvet Covers

Every Aenak duvet cover shell — mulmul or percale — is printed by Chippa artisans in Sanganer, near Jaipur, using the same hand-carved teak wood blocks and azo-free dyes used across Aenak's bedsheets and razais. Each motif is pressed onto the fabric one impression at a time, by hand, rather than run through a screen-printing or digital-printing machine. This is the same craft standard applied to a duvet cover as to any other Aenak product — the cover is not treated as a lower-priority accessory item finished with cheaper printing.

What Makes a Handblock Duvet Cover Authentic

Two craft elements distinguish an authentic handblock duvet cover from a commercially printed one sold under the same name: (1) Hand-pressed printing — block by block, by a Chippa artisan, not screen-printed or digitally printed fabric made to resemble handblock work. (2) Sanganer origin — printed in the actual artisan community near Jaipur, not a factory elsewhere producing "Jaipuri-style" designs. Slight variations between impressions on an Aenak duvet cover are the mark of genuine handblock printing, not a manufacturing defect.

Duvet Cover Size Guide — Single & Double/King

Double / King Duvet Cover — Most Popular 90 × 108 inches (229 × 274 cm) Fits a standard double bed razai or king razai — including Aenak's own Double/King Jaipuri Quilt (Razai), 90×108 inches. Available in mulmul (reversible print option) or percale (sturdier, matching bedsheet fabric). This is the size most Indian households need, and the most gifted duvet cover size.
Single Duvet Cover 60 × 90 inches (152 × 229 cm) Fits a single bed razai or quilt — including Aenak's own Single Jaipuri Quilt (Razai), 60×90 inches. Appropriate for single beds, children's beds, and guest rooms. Available in mulmul only for this size; ask us on WhatsApp if you need a percale single duvet cover made to order.
Custom Sizes — Make to Order For non-standard razais, quilts, or imported duvets If your razai or duvet insert is not 60×90 or 90×108 inches — a Western queen or king duvet, for example, or an heirloom razai in a non-standard size — WhatsApp us at +91-9136167510 with the exact dimensions. Custom-sized duvet covers are made to order in either mulmul or percale.

Care Instructions — How to Wash a Duvet Cover

This is the single biggest practical advantage of a duvet cover over a bare razai: the duvet cover is machine washable, and the razai inside it is not. Keeping the two separate — cover on the outside, razai protected inside — is exactly how this system is meant to work.

🧼 Hand Wash or Machine Wash — Mild or Liquid Detergent Wash the duvet cover separately from other laundry, by hand or in a machine, using a mild or liquid detergent. Washing it separately (not combined with heavier fabrics like towels or denim) protects the handblock print and the cotton fibres from unnecessary abrasion.
🌡️ Avoid Hot Water — Colour Fading Use cool or lukewarm water. Hot water accelerates fading of the natural handblock dyes over repeated washes — this is true of all Aenak cotton products and applies equally to duvet covers.
☀️ Dry in the Shade Dry the duvet cover in shade rather than direct harsh sunlight. Direct sun accelerates colour fading over time; shade drying preserves the depth of the handblock print while still drying the cotton fabric fully before the cover goes back on the razai.
🔄 Rotate Covers to Reduce Wash Frequency on the Razai Because the duvet cover absorbs the day-to-day soiling that would otherwise reach the razai directly, owning two or three duvet covers in rotation for one razai means the razai itself may never need dry cleaning at all during normal use — only the covers cycle through the wash.
⚠️ Handcrafted Product — Natural Variation Every Aenak duvet cover is handcrafted, so slight variations in shape, size, and colour between pieces are natural and expected — a result of the artisanal handblock process, not a defect. Actual colours may also appear slightly different depending on your screen's resolution and settings.
The Aenak Duvet Cover — What Every Piece Guarantees

100% cotton — mulmul or percale, no synthetic blends · Azo-free dyes — certified skin-safe for nightly contact · Sanganeri handblock print by Chippa artisans, Sanganer, Jaipur · Choice of loop-tie or zip closure · Reversible print option available in mulmul · Available in Single (60×90 in) & Double/King (90×108 in) · Custom sizes made to order · Machine or hand washable — unlike the razai it covers · Free shipping across India

Frequently Asked Questions — Duvet & Quilt Covers

What is a duvet cover? Is it the same as a razai?
A duvet cover (also called a quilt cover or razai cover) is a removable fabric shell that encases your razai, quilt, or duvet, closing with a zip or loop ties at one end. It is not the same as a razai — the razai is the filled quilt that provides warmth; the duvet cover is the washable outer layer that protects it and gives it a look, the way a pillowcase covers a pillow.
What is the difference between mulmul and percale duvet covers?
Mulmul is a lighter, more loosely woven cotton — soft, breathable, and available with a different handblock print on the front and back (reversible). Percale is made from the same fabric as Aenak's premium cotton bedsheets — a sturdier, more closely woven cotton that carries the same print on both sides. Both are 100% cotton; the choice is about softness versus everyday durability.
Should I choose a loop closure or a zip closure?
Both are equally secure when used correctly. A loop closure uses fabric ties tied in a bow — gentler on delicate razai fabric, slightly slower to open and close. A zip closure runs along one edge and is the faster option if you remove the razai often for washing or seasonal swaps. Choose based on how frequently you expect to open the cover, not on security — neither is more prone to coming undone than the other.
Will this duvet cover fit my existing razai or quilt?
Yes, as long as the dimensions match. The Single duvet cover (60×90 inches) fits any single razai or quilt of that size, and the Double/King duvet cover (90×108 inches) fits any double or king razai of that size — regardless of where the razai was purchased, including non-Aenak razais. For non-standard sizes, WhatsApp us at +91-9136167510 with exact dimensions for a custom-made cover.
Can I machine wash a duvet cover?
Yes — unlike a razai (which must be dry cleaned), a duvet cover can be hand washed or machine washed using a mild or liquid detergent. Avoid hot water, which fades the handblock dyes over repeated washes, and dry in the shade rather than direct sunlight. This is one of the main practical reasons to use a duvet cover: it takes on the washing that the razai inside cannot handle.
Do I really need a duvet cover if I already own a razai?
Not strictly — a razai can be used without a cover, as many Indian households have done traditionally. But a duvet cover protects the razai from daily soiling and dust, reduces how often the razai needs dry cleaning (extending its usable life), and lets you change your bedroom's look by swapping covers rather than buying a new razai. It is the standard, sensible way to use a razai, in the same way a pillowcase is standard for a pillow.
What sizes are available? What is the right size for a double bed?
Available in Double/King (90×108 inches — fits standard Indian double and king razais) and Single (60×90 inches — for single beds and children's beds). For a standard double bed razai, the 90×108 inch size is correct. Custom sizes for non-standard razais or imported duvets are available as make-to-order via WhatsApp +91-9136167510.
Is the duvet cover reversible? Can I get a different print on each side?
In mulmul duvet covers, yes — you can opt for a different handblock print on the front and back of the same cover, giving you two looks from one purchase. Percale duvet covers use the same print on both sides, since they are made from matching bedsheet fabric. If you want the reversible option, choose mulmul at checkout and specify your two preferred prints, or WhatsApp us to confirm combinations.
What is Sanganeri handblock printing on a duvet cover?
Sanganeri printing is a 400-year-old Indian textile craft from Sanganer near Jaipur. Chippa artisans carve floral and geometric motifs into teak wood blocks and press them onto cotton fabric one impression at a time using azo-free dyes. Every Aenak duvet cover is printed this way — the same craft standard applied across our bedsheets and razais. Slight variations between impressions are natural and are the mark of authentic handblock work.
Does the duvet cover come with matching pillow covers?
No — duvet/quilt covers, like Aenak's dohars and razais, do not include pillow covers; they are comforters, not bedding sets. If you want matching pillow covers in the same print, our bedsheet and bedcover collections come with two matching pillow covers included, or you can request extra pillow covers as a make-to-order item via WhatsApp +91-9136167510.
How is a duvet cover different from a bedcover or bedspread?
A duvet cover is an enclosed shell that a razai or quilt is inserted into — it fully encases the quilt on all sides once zipped or tied shut. A bedcover (or bedspread) is a flat decorative layer that sits on top of an already-made bed without enclosing anything underneath it — used for daytime styling and dust protection, not to hold a razai inside it.
What is the delivery timeline for a duvet cover?
Aenak typically ships orders within 10 working days, as every piece is quality-checked before dispatch. Cash on Delivery (COD) orders may take an additional 3–4 working days for order confirmation. Free shipping applies across India via road transport; for urgent requirements, WhatsApp us at +91-9136167510 before ordering.