Purpose
Polki was born out of a heartfelt desire to keep Indian textiles alive not in museums, but in modern wardrobes. Inspired by the founder’s own mother, who slowly drifted away from sarees in favor of easier, Western silhouettes, Polki began with a simple question: why did the saree stop feeling effortless? The brand’s mission is to reimagine traditional Indian drapes with comfort, ease, and relevance, making them an everyday joy rather than a rare occasion. Polki doesn’t just preserve heritage, it revives it with contemporary flair. By curating and designing sarees rooted in centuries-old crafts yet tailored for today’s lifestyle, Polki becomes the bridge between generational pride and personal style. Think of Polki as a bridge between your dadi’s wardrobe and your Pinterest board, heritage made easy, elegant, and empowering.
People
Polki believes that every saree begins with a pair of skilled hands and a story worth celebrating. Collaborating with over 30 artisans from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Bengal, the brand nurtures craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations. Polki’s approach centers on small, consistent orders rather than mass production, keeping traditional skills alive, ensuring fair wages, and allowing artisans to take pride in their work. Each collection is a tribute to these makers from the dyer who blends the perfect shade to the block printer who carves intricate motifs. This people first model not only sustains livelihoods but safeguards cultural legacies. At Polki, a saree isn’t just a garment, it’s a journey shaped by many hands and hearts, creating ripple effects of impact before it ever reaches your wardrobe.
Planet
Polki embraces fashion that honors the planet as much as it celebrates heritage. Each saree is made using eco-conscious techniques like hand block printing, natural dyeing, and low-impact, small-batch production drastically reducing water use, energy consumption, and chemical waste. Rooted in age old traditions, most of our processes rely on handwork rather than machines, ensuring minimal environmental impact and maximum soul. We believe in “intentional fashion”, creating only what’s needed, thoughtfully and slowly, with longevity and love woven into every thread. There’s no rush, no mass production, and no trend-chasing just meaningful garments that stand the test of time. By choosing handloom over fast fashion, Polki customers become part of a movement that values the Earth, supports craftsmanship, and redefines luxury as something conscious and deeply personal.
