FASHION IS AN EXPRESSION
of who we are but does this expression need to come at the expense of the Earth’s future?
At Sanskaari Designs we believe in creating beauty with what has been left behind, to build new stories with fabrics from all over India!
We have chosen to dedicate our first collection to the FreshWater Crisis. By naming each piece after an endangered or heavily polluted river, we’re creating a relationship with charities or NGOs supporting the rehabilitation and cleanup of the selected rivers.
Each time you purchase one of our pieces you’ll be directly helping and donating to one of these organisations. You’ll find more information about each individual river on the product pages.
There will be in depth info and details about the individual charities in our upcoming newsletters. Sign up to our mailing list and join our journey into slow fashion.Together we will make a difference!
UPCYCLING SAREES
Behind every saree or sari (both spellings are commonly accepted) there’s a beautiful story of evolution.
Sarees are an integral part of Indian culture and heritage and upcycling them offers us a unique and sustainable approach to fashion, combining the beauty of the traditional textiles with a creative and eco-friendly twist.
By preserving these exquisite fabrics and patterns and transforming or repurposing the sarees from their original form into new, creative and sustainable designs it means that we can celebrate and enjoy their journey for years to come.
We hand pick and check each saree before giving it a second life and transforming it into the items you’ll receive, so it’s important to note that there could be some small imperfections due to the nature of upcycling.
Upcycling these wonderful sarees not only helps in reducing textile waste but also promotes sustainable fashion practices. It allows us to create something new and modern while embracing the cultural heritage and beauty of the saree.
We hope that knowing that each saree is individual and unique brings you as much joy as it brings us!
WHY CHOOSE SUSTAINABLE FASHION
The fashion industry has historically been associated with significant environmental degradation. From excessive water usage and pollution to chemical waste and carbon emissions, the industry has contributed to climate change, deforestation, and water scarcity. We aim to minimise these negative impacts by adopting more eco-friendly practices, such as using recycled and organic materials, reducing water and energy consumption, and promoting ethical sourcing and manufacturing.
At Sanskaari Designs we have a close relationship with our manufacturer and his skilled team of tailors based in Rajasthan, India. The fashion industry is notorious for unethical practices, so we strive to address these issues by prioritising fair trade, worker’s rights, and safe working conditions. We believe that sustainable fashion is also about transparency in the supply chain, ensuring that garments are produced under ethical conditions, maintaining good relationships and empowering people throughout the process.
The world is finally becoming more conscious of the social and environmental impact of individual purchasing decisions. The future is all about transparency, authenticity, and products that align with more environmentally fair values and trade. Hopefully this will create a positive shift in the industry, offering a more responsible approach to design, production, and consumption.
We strive to be as sustainable as possible, from giving materials a second and third life, to the mailers bags we use. The future is in our hands!
These are the links for the individual charities we've chosen to support through our pieces.
NILE
YAMUNA
MEKONG
ZAMBEZI
CITARUM
SARNO