Indian saris have been traditionally used to keep women cool and elegantly covered. They’re made of 5 meters of fabric and usually worn with a top. They’re not usually worn for warmth. At I was a Sari, we’re taking the sari global, turning her into contemporary wear and accessories. So we gave our Design Team a challenge - can a sari become winter wear? Fighting darkness with color Winter wear has always been a tough nut to make chic and bright. Here’s where our Design [...]

Sustainability - we can call it the buzzword of the pandemic era, with food, travel and fashion industry using it way too often! But is it really important, and should it mean anything to us we ask - when used in the right spirit, of course a big resounding yes!  Owing to rising substantial global climate changes and living in a prolonged pandemic, the onus of sustainability lies not just on a selected few, but the current state of affairs is alarmingly urging all of [...]

Leisurewear has become the wardrobe staple in these unprecedented times that we are living in. Right from work meetings over Zoom calls to Covid-compliant get-togethers on the weekends or virtual happy hour in places that are still under lockdown, leisurewear has risen to this occasion of people shifting to comfort dressing. And thankfully, that’s something we have been doing here at I was a Sari, since its inception. We have always prioritized comfort along with style. Our products ranging from PJ sets, kaftans, tunic sets, [...]

At I was a Sari, every single day is International Women’s Day. One of the key aspects of our circular business model lies in our commitment to community and empowering local women who hail from underprivileged backgrounds, by offering them secure, enduring employment. March shines the light on the challenges faced by women worldwide, and gives us a chance to tell the story of our 170 artisans, who have not let their origins stop them. Some key facts: 57% never worked before, 55% moved to [...]

In this uncertain age, February, the month of love, means so much more to us.  Our friendship, admiration, and LOVE is not only extended to the women who make our clothes, but also to the ecosystem in which we live. Making a conscious choice and buying from I was a Sari goes beyond the sustainable planet-friendly product. It also implies that you are empowering someone with steady employment and pioneering eco-conscious habits. Explore our thoughtful and unique range of womenswear, menswear, footwear and more. Our [...]

Few hugs and kisses were exchanged in 2020. For endless days and months, we yearned for the sound of laughter, energetic chatter and the simplicity of sharing a meal together as an I was a Sari family. For many of our artisans, lockdown meant camping out at homes with no social distancing, sharing sleeping spaces and bathrooms, unable to escape the sort of domestic situations that brought them to us in the first place. With the understanding of how difficult this situation is for them, [...]