Posts by Sevya Team
How Sevya’s Hand-Embroidered Cotton Tunics Are Made
Sevya’s fair trade clothing collection includes an extensive range of beautifully hand-embroidered cotton tunics. These cotton tunics come in a range of colors and styles, and the classic white on white embroidered tunic is a very popular style that is always in fashion. The soft 100% cotton fabric with intricate hand embroidery makes these tunics…
Read MoreThe Art of Sevya’s New Ikat Handloom Apparel
Our new collection of Ikat dresses, kimonos, and pants showcase the incredible art form of Ikat handloom. The process of Ikat handloom is complex, and requires creativity, planning and precision. Ikat weaving is a unique art form because the threads are first tie-dyed in a specific pattern before they are hand-woven, which means the artisans…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Kalamkari
Our collaborative journey with the talented artisans who make our Kalamkari block printed textiles is like stepping through a portal to another era, where our shared passion for this ancient craft intertwines with rich cultural traditions of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Originating from the southern states of India, particularly Andhra Pradesh, Kalamkari’s roots run deep,…
Read MoreLet’s Start A Fashion Revolution
The Fashion Revolution is an important movement that is working to create more sustainable, ethical, and safe environments for the people who make our clothes. It was founded by Carry Somers and Orsola de Castro in the wake of the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013. The 2013 Rana Plaza factory collapse (also referred to as…
Read MoreThe Impact of Buying Fair Trade Products
Sevya’s Cotton Block Print Caftan Dresses Maybe you’ve heard the term fair trade before but aren’t quite sure what it means. Let’s dive into what it means, why it’s important, and how you can support fair trade today! What is Fair Trade? The term “fair trade” traces its roots to 1946 when Edna Ruth Byler,…
Read MoreSevya’s Kantha Collection
You may have noticed a new section on our website recently! Our Kantha Collection features gorgeous handmade apparel, scarves, bags, and home linens. Click the link to go shop now, or stick around to learn a bit more about the incredible and sustainable art form of kantha embroidery! So what is Kantha you ask? Kantha…
Read MoreSilk Sari Scarves
Sevya’s silk sari scarves are one-of-a-kind pieces that up-cycle silk from Indian women’s’ saris. Saris are traditional outfits that often use a lot of fabric and are made from high quality silk. Some saris have bold and colorful designs, while others are more subtle. Sevya sources high quality used saris which would be otherwise discarded,…
Read MoreEmbroidered Cotton Nightgowns & Tunics
Sevya’s collection of embroidered cotton nightgowns & tunics showcases the fine hand embroidery done by women artisans in Northern India in contemporary designs. Some of our night dresses and tunics also feature hand block printing and we work with artisans throughout India to showcase their traditional skills in our fair trade clothing line. Our Devaki…
Read MoreKimono Robes
Sevya’s new block printed cotton Kimono Robes are now in stock! These knee-length robes feature traditional Indian block printing and a modern, elegant cut inspired by the Japanese Kimono. These robes are made with soft, lightweight cotton, which makes them perfect for summer. We currently offer two colors and prints in our new Kimono Robes:…
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