I was a Sari is a circular fashion label that is committed to zero waste. The brand works with pre-loved saris and fabric dead-stock to create contemporary ready-to-wear & accessories with the help of female artisans in India. Each piece is handcrafted and unique as it comes from existing materials. I was a Sari is wholly owned and managed by 2nd Innings Handicrafts Pvt Ltd, a zero dividend private company. I was a Sari believes that fashion should not compromise the planet or exploit people. Since inception, the brand has provided 1.7 million square meters of fabric and 650 artisans with new beginnings. Since 2018, the luxury brand Gucci, as part of its CSR initiatives, has been an integral partner for the brand. Together, they train female artisans from marginalised communities to become skilled artisans and embroiders enabling them to become financially independent. Over the years, I was a Sari has fulfilled multiple corporate gifting orders and developed bespoke products for clients such as Gucci, Oxfam, Brembo, Davines among others. In 2019 I was a Sari won the Responsible Disruptive Award, at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Milan – Italy and the Circular Design Challenge Award, India’s first award for sustainable fashion promoted by the UN. I was a Sari is a Certified B Corp.