What makes I Was a Sari bags sustainable?
Each bag is made from an existing sari rather than new fabric, keeping textiles in use and out of landfill. Production is hand-finished and small-batch, and every purchase supports fair, dignified work for women artisans in India.
What's included in the bags collection?
The collection covers everyday carry and occasion pieces across every category:
Why is every bag unique?
Because each one is cut from a different sari, no two bags share the same print, colour or texture. Every piece carries the history of the fabric it was made from.
Made by women artisans in Mumbai
From cutting to stitching, every bag is shaped by hand — circular craftsmanship that turns forgotten textiles into lasting, reusable design.