Clothing
The 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 scarves, throws, bags, and tops. 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 is…
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:…
Read MoreHow Sevya’s Block Printed Apparel is Made
Sevya works with artisan groups across India to produce our block printed tunics and caftans. Each piece of fabric is block printed by hand using hand carved wooden blocks that are passed down from generation to generation in artisan families. The designs include geometric shapes as well as plant and animal patterns. The blocks must…
Read MoreOrganic Cotton Dresses
Our Taraka Organic Cotton Dresses have been such a hit this year, we decided to add another color to our collection! The new mocha color is perfect for any season and shows the muslin cotton weave design beautifully. These fair trade dresses are one-size-fits most, and are designed for a comfortable fit, with pockets and…
Read MoreEmbroidered Tunics
Sevya offers a wide variety of embroidered tunics, featuring traditional Indian craftsmanship on our artisan made apparel. We work with different artisan groups across India who specialize in unique textile production techniques, such as block printing, weaving and embroidery. We also work with modern facilities that have digital printing capabilities, and our collection of handmade…
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