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 PEOPLE & PLANET ENTERPRISE

From Saree
To Story.

We upcycle sarees into handcrafted bags — made stitch by stitch by 20 women artisans from Bandhwari village, home to Gurgaon and Faridabad's largest landfill. Every bag is a livelihood. Every purchase closes the circle.

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20

Women artisans,

all from

Bandhwari village

1000+

Sarees given a

second life

and counting

100%

Handcrafted by hand and

pedal, not factory produced

Earth-first

Virgin cotton used only

where needed always

responsibly sourced

WHAT WE OFFER

Three ways to work with us

Whether you're looking for a bag that tells a story, a meaningful gift for your team, or a manufacturing partner with soul — Bandhwari is built for it. Same artisans, same workshop, three different doors.

01

SHOP · DIRECT

Bags for everyday carry

Each piece is made from upcycled sarees — one-of-a-kind in colour and pattern, consistent in craft and quality. Designed to be used, loved, and carried for years.

02

GIFT · CORPORATE & PERSONAL

Gifts that carry a story

Curated gifting sets for companies, events, and celebrations — each one comes with an impact card telling the story of the artisan who made it. Minimum 30 pieces.

03

MANUFACTURE · BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

Made with purpose, for brands that mean it

We are a small but talented artisan team looking for brand partners who share our values. We manufacture for brands that want ethical provenance, flexible MOQs, and the option to work with upcycled saree, or earth-friendly fabrics. Any brand can enquire.
OUR PRODUCTS

Handcrafted from sarees. Made to last.

Each bag is made from upcycled sarees — unique in colour and pattern, consistent in craft and quality. No two are identical. Every one is made by hand in Bandhwari Village.

 

Available for individual purchase and in bulk for gifting and corporate orders.

GIFT WITH PURPOSE

A gift should be a story worth telling

Our gifting sets are made for companies and individuals who want to give something that means more than the moment. Each set is handcrafted by our artisan team and arrives with an impact card — the name of the artisan who made it, her story, and where she's from. Your recipients don't just receive a gift. They receive a piece of someone's livelihood.

Perfect for: employee gifting · client appreciation · event favors · festive gifting · special events · onboarding kits

Minimum order: 30 sets. Custom branding available. Enquire for pricing and lead times.

Five gifting sets to choose from

We've curated five gift set options to suit different occasions, budgets, and recipients. All sets are made to order, customisable with your branding, and delivered across India.

Not sure which one? Tell us your occasion and budget — we'll recommend the right set.

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Why gift with Bandhwari?

  • Every set arrives with an artisan impact card, a story the recipient will both cherish and share

  • Our products are ethical and traceable, you know exactly who made it, where, and why

  • We are flexible and fast, as we offer smaller MOQs and work to your timeline

MAKE WITH US

Ethical manufacturing for brands that care about the how.

What we do

Bandhwari is a 22-person artisan manufacturing unit based in Haryana. We produce handcrafted bags, accessories, and textile products for brands that want more from their manufacturer than a price per piece.

How we work

We're open to white-label production, co-branded collections, and custom briefs. Any brand can enquire.

We are an ethical, women-led production unit, whose values align with yours.

What this looks like:

  • you brief, we build, your label goes on it

  • we make it together, and create a co-branded collection

  • you have something specific in mind, we get back to you, honestly and quickly

OUR STORY

The village that stitches its way forward

Bandhwari village sits on the edge of Gurgaon and Faridabad — and directly on top of their shared landfill. For years, the village absorbed what the cities threw away. We decided to change what that meant.

Our enterprise is named for this place — and for the act of stitching it upward. We source sarees from what would have been waste, and we put them in the hands of 20 women artisans who transform them into something beautiful and sellable. Every bag funds a livelihood. Every purchase completes a circle.

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Bandh

बंध

Stitch · Bond · Weave

The craft at the heart of everything we make — each hand stitch is a bond between material, maker, and the person who carries it.

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Wari

वारी

Cycle · Return · Turn

The cycle that defines our purpose — materials returned to life, livelihoods that turn outward into community, waste that becomes worth.

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Bandhwari

बंधवारी

The cycle of stitching

Stitch by stitch, cycle by cycle — Bandhwari is the name of our village, the name of our enterprise, and the philosophy that drives both forward.

WHY BANDHWARI

Three things we never compromise

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Functional First

Every bag we make is designed to be used — not displayed. Robust stitching, practical sizing, and real utility are non-negotiable. Beautiful things should also work hard.

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Aesthetic without apology

Sarees are inherently vibrant, textured, and alive. Our bags inherit all of that — each piece is visually distinct, designed to be noticed, and finished to a standard we are proud of.

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Value that goes further

Social impact and ecological responsibility are not add-ons. They are the reason Bandhwari exists. When you buy or gift with us, the value extends far beyond the product itself.

Ready to work together?

Whether you're shopping for yourself, planning a gifting order for your company, or exploring a manufacturing partnership — we'd love to hear from you. Every enquiry gets a personal response.

Bandhwari

GET IN TOUCH

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PEOPLE & PLANET

ENTERPRISE

Headquartered in

Bengaluru, India

+91 70424 26164

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© 2025 Ekikrit LLP · Bandhwari

Made with purpose

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