HANDCRAFTED INDIAN BRANDS

 Hey there, welcome back! My goal with today’s post is to introduce you to some smaller, handcrafted, sustainable Indian brands. Be warned, they are expensive, most having a price range starting from the high 2000s. If you’re looking to invest in quality, sustainable clothing, here are three of my favourite  brands to check out!

Recently, the importance of actively trying to invest in sustainable and ethical fashion has become more and more apparent. Having said that, there is a certain amount of privilege attached to being able to afford sustainable clothing (because that stuff is expensive!). If you have that privilege, I highly recommend introducing sustainable pieces into your current wardrobe, one item at a time. And to help you achieve that, here are three beautiful clothing brands I love, that are made in India!

One

THE YELLOW BOW

The Yellow Bow is based in Jaipur and offers beautiful cotton pieces ranging from Rs. 2,500 to Rs.12,000. Their pastel colour palette and delicate prints are especially attractive to me. I stumbled across this brand on Instagram and I am glad I did because it offers some gorgeous sustainable items that are versatile and dreamy.

 Two

SAJKE

Another zero-waste number, Sajke prices start at Rs.1,200 and range up to Rs.6,000, making it the most affordable out of the three on this list. It offers clean cut, every day pieces, mostly showcasing kalamkari prints. Sajke is a great place to start investing in sustainable clothing that is sure to be well used and heavily complimented.

Three

RENGE

 

On the fancier side, Renge is a home grown brand showcasing luxurious, ethical wardrobe staples. The brand is all about creating pieces that are feminine but bold. Pieces are limited per collection and are actually made to order to reduce their carbon footprint. Personally, it is my favourite of the three, despite the higher prices, as it sells quirky pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind.

I hope this post inspired you to look into sustainable fashion and support local brands. Fashion forms communities and each of these brands is run by communities of people trying to do better for the Earth. So, go on, browse their sites and I’m sure your carts will be full in no time!

 Till next time, have fun dressing up!💜

-Parinita Rajasekhar