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Pleated Necklace 160

Pleated Necklace 160
€25,60 €15,36 -40%
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Beaded strand necklace featuring a pleated pendant. Lighting and screens may cause slight variations in color appearance.

Size : Full length 40 cm

This is a limited edition piece.
You will own 1 out of only 1 pieces made from this fabric.

IW00300-ECM-000-160-0008-R2S

This piece earns you 60 Impact Points calculated by the number of meters of fabric saved from landfill and the hours of fair wages you helped pay

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Description

Overview

Discover a beaded strand necklace featuring a pleated pendant, thoughtfully handcrafted from upcycled sari fabric. Each piece is a celebration of sustainable, circular fashion and artisan skill, offering a unique blend of colour, pattern, and texture. Lighting and screens may cause slight variations in colour appearance.

Key Features

  • Pleated fan pendant handcrafted from pre-loved sari textiles
  • Beaded strand design
  • Each necklace is one-of-a-kind due to unique sari fabric
  • Lightweight and sculptural, created using a heat-fixing technique
  • Ethically produced by women artisans in Mumbai
  • Full length: 40 cm

Material

Pleated pendant made from upcycled sari fabric. Beaded strand. Lighting and screens may cause slight variations in colour appearance.

Origin Story

Each necklace is crafted from existing sari fabrics, supporting ethical production and reducing textile waste. By choosing pre-loved textiles, we're making fashion that honours both people and planet.

Artisan

Handcrafted by women artisans in Mumbai, every necklace is assembled with care and skill, celebrating the artistry and resourcefulness of our makers.

Craftsmanship

Pendants are formed using a heat-fixing technique to create sculptural, lightweight shapes. Every necklace is assembled by hand, ensuring each piece is truly unique.

Sustainability Impact

By using upcycled sari fabric, this necklace supports circular fashion and helps reduce textile waste. Choosing this piece means supporting ethical, people-first production and making a positive impact with your style.

Product Specifications

  • Full length: 40 cm

FAQs
  • What makes the pleated fabric pendant necklace ideal for sustainable fashion lovers? This necklace features a pleated fan pendant handcrafted from upcycled sari fabric, supporting circular fashion by reducing textile waste and promoting ethical artisan production in Mumbai.
  • How does the heat fixed fabric pendant benefit those seeking lightweight jewelry? The pendant is shaped using a heat-fixing technique that creates a sculptural yet lightweight fabric form, making the necklace comfortable to wear without compromising on style.
  • What is the full length of the beaded strand pleated necklace? The necklace measures 40 cm in full length, combining a beaded strand with a unique pleated fabric pendant for a balanced, wearable design.
  • Is this handcrafted pleated necklace suitable for someone looking for ethical artisan made jewelry? Yes, each necklace is ethically produced by women artisans in Mumbai, assembled by hand from pre-loved sari textiles to celebrate artisan skill and support people-first production.
  • How do I care for the upcycled sari fabric jewelry to maintain its unique texture and colour? Since the pendant is made from heat-fixed pleated sari fabric, it’s best to handle it gently and avoid exposure to moisture or harsh chemicals to preserve its lightweight structure and vibrant patterns.

How I am sustainable

I'm not made from virgin fabrics and dyes, so my carbon footprint, pollution and water usage is way lower than other products. Instead, I'm made with circular production methods, from waste fabric which already existed. I turned into an I was a Sari instead of becoming landfill. Now I'm looking forward to my second life, maybe with you.

How to care for me

I was collected from Mumbai markets rather than being newly made, so my exact fabric composition is unknown. Care for me sustainably with hand wash, line drying and cool iron. I can also be machine washed and dry cleaned if I don't come with embroidery or embellishments that might be affected.

How I fit

I'm made from light and silky flowing fabric. There is usually only one of me, in my specific print and In case of garments I come in limited sizes only. Please search by size to find the best fit for you. See our size guide.

About my shipping & returns

I will be shipped to you within 24–48 hours of you placing the order. I will be delivered by DHL or FedEx, which typically takes 4–5 business days.

If you choose Eco Shipping, I will be shipped via Aramex and delivered in approximately 10–12 business days, using a slower, lower-impact shipping method.

You may be levied taxes/customs duty at the time of delivery in certain countries. We collect VAT at checkout for EU orders < €150. To know more click here

Since I am made with care by artisans, rather than coming from a factory, I cannot be returned on a whim. However, if I am damaged in any way, please email us at shop@iwasasari.com and the team will help you.

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