shakti.ism | शक्तिवाद

A non-profit social initiative to create ongoing employment with fair wages for women in India, Bangladesh and Nepal

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  • Mystery sari pouch, upcycled, medium
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  • Reusable Kalamkari Cotton Pouch, Bottle Gift Bag, Lime Green
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  • Reusable Kalamkari Cotton Pouch, Bottle Gift Bag, Orange
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  • Silk sari cushion cover, mocha
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  • Cotton sari cushion cover, orange
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  • Indigo block-printed table runner, handmade
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  • Silk sari cushion cover
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  • Bagru block-printed table runner, yellow paisley
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  • Bagru paisley block-printed placemats set of 2, handmade table mats
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Beautiful hand block printing from Jaipur, India!

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How to use sari (or any cloth) gift wrap

Shakti.ism upcycled sari gift wrap is an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper, which is often not possible to recycle due to ink and adhesive residue. Each wrap is unique and one-of-a-kind, handmade from a pre-loved sari. Click below for step-by-step instructions on how to wrap absolutely anything with sari gift wrap!

How to use sari gift wrap

Why should we empower disadvantaged women anyway?

Start with why: learn all about Shakti.ism's mission and why we do what we do. By providing opportunities for women from marginalised communities to learn transferable skills like sewing and tailoring, we can help them to gain stable employment, to achieve financial independence, and gain the self-confidence and respect they deserve.

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Business for social good

Click below to read all about Shakti.ism's social impact from inception to now. Find out how your purchases are used to are improve the lives of the talented artisans that make our beautiful products

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Recent feedback from happy Shakti.ism customers

★★★★★

I cannot say enough good things about this product. Absolutely beautiful one of a kind!

Amy

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I'd recommend the shop and its products to anyone. The items are beautifully made, so pretty and come wrapped in lovely scarves. No plastic bags! Excellent in every way and great to be supporting working women in India and Bangladesh

Susan

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Worth every penny! I love the entire concept of this fabulous shop. Recycled saris, female empowerment, and opportunities for motivated and talented women! Wow!!!🦋

Jane

Beautiful wee pouch! Gorgeous colours and unique. Will definitely be buying from this shop again and supporting the idea behind it.

Gillian

Absolutely love these. I ordered two and they are beautiful - also love the idea behind them. A great price and received really quickly too.

Zoë

Absolutely gorgeous. Quality makeup bag and looks fantastic (the photo doesn't do it justice). Will purchase from this store again for gifts. Thanks.

Jacquetta