Sari gift bags with drawstring

This listing is for a set of RANDOMLY CHOSEN reusable sari gift bags, ethically handmade by empowered women artisans in India. If you purchase multiple bags, each one will be different so you have a selection of colours and patterns.

**If you have any preferred colours or styles, please leave a note when you checkout and we will do our best to accommodate your request*:-)

These eco-friendly alternatives to paper gift bags are handmade using repurposed saris. They can be re-used over and over, and they are brilliant for wrapping small gifts, storing trinkets, jewellery, or other small items. They're also popular to store favours for weddings, birthday parties and other events. They're good for the environment, made entirely of 100% recycled reclaimed sari fabric.

You will receive a *randomly chosensari gift bag with each purchase. Each bag is made from offcuts of an upcycled sari. Because every sari is unique, each pouch has its own story, so no two bags are exactly alike. Colours and patterns will vary, depending on the saris used. Some finished items have minor imperfections or markings, which makes them even more charming and distinctive.

*COLOURS AND PATTERNS WILL VARY AS EACH ITEM IS MADE FROM UPCYCLED SARI FABRIC - PHOTOS SHOWN ARE EXAMPLES*

If you're looking to buy these lovely bags in bulk, please do get in touch via email (hello [at] shaktiism [dot] com)

Dimensions when laid flat: Approx 19 cm L x 12 W (7.5 in L x 4.5 in W)

Care: Gently hand wash in cold water. Hang or lay flat to air dry.

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Learn more about our women's empowerment initiative at https://shaktiism.com

Source: Shakti.ism

Shakti.ism is a British brand that gives Indian Sarees a second life by reusing them into beautiful new items in social workshops in India and Bangladesh.

Fair trade: Shakti.ism is a social enterprise operating in India and Bangladesh. Employees are paid a fair wage as well as additional health and wellness benefits. Shakti.ism regularly visits the locations and consults with their employees.

Environmentally friendly: The items are made from old Indian Sarees that are given a second life by Shakti.ism. For example, many sarees are donated. Local donations are generally from poorer people who donate sarees in exchange for other necessities of life. Or they sell it to Shakti.ism at a low price so that they can use this money to buy basic necessities. Shakti.ism can then save the second-hand fabric from being thrown away and reuse it. Saris can also be donated in Europe so that they can be reused.

Good cause: Shakti.ism works with women who are at risk of being affected by gender-based violence. At Shaktiism these women are given the opportunity to earn their own money fairly in a pleasant environment.