Sari for Change: Empowering women through sustainable fashion
Sari for Change creates stunning clothes from recycled saris; each piece is one-of-a-kind and empowers women in South Africa.
Sari for Change, a social enterprise founded in 2014, is dedicated to empowering unemployed women and promoting sustainable fashion practices.
This initiative empowers women towards self-sufficiency and financial independence. They achieve this by upcycling gently worn saris into beautiful, one-of-a-kind garments.
Sari for Change recognises the vast potential of unwanted saris, commonly worn only once for special occasions.
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Using all six metres of beautiful fabric, these saris are transformed into a variety of garments, including jackets, kaftans, kimonos, and a limited collection of versatile wrap dresses.
Over 15,000 saris have been given a new lease on life since the organisation's inception.
Each Sari for Change creation carries a unique story. By transforming these traditional items, Sari for Change breathes new life into these treasured textiles while creating stunning new pieces.
Their journey, which began in a garage, has reached major retailers, showcasing the potential of their work and the transformative power of collaboration.
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