Bare Necessities

With contemporary designers supporting Slow Fashion joining forces under one roof to articulate, design and crafted alternate apparel and culture inspired design, Sepia Stories has got you covered. Whether you are looking for handmade organic clothing, artisanal bags & accessories, culture inspired style for yourself or your home, ethical footwear, we have you covered. Visionaries in their own right, we have put together an ensemble of designers, weavers, craftsmen, while also including talent from NGOs to produce a wide range of organic handmade clothing, natural handmade accessories, vegan Shoes and much more for the socially conscious and socially responsible. Additionally, to support your slow and sustainable lifestyle we offer customisation of any style basis availability of fabrics at no extra costs. NATURAL FABRICS WOVEN TOGETHER TO CREATE ORGANIC CLOTHING FOR MINDFUL LIVING There is a story behind every product and every story gives inspiration for product design which makes it unique and timeless. Sepia Stories believes in this simple philosophy. We covet to unearth stories of traditional sustainable and handcrafted clothing in India dusting the sands of times from its cover, seeking its simplicity and reviving its relevance to the modern now. The revival inspires us for organic handmade clothing and handcrafted artisanal products with the very essence of that era in its current context. And narrate these stories through our designs, fabrics, colours and prints amalgamating traditional and contemporary sensibilities. SLOW AND CONSCIOUS LIVING Sepia Stories advocates slowing down and promotes a conscious lifestyle by curating handcrafted artisanal products, organic handmade clothing and handcrafted home décor products by craftsmen from different corners of the country. A pure representation of a truly diverse and mindful land making us one of the coveted conscious fashion labels in India. We collaborate with designers & brands who believe in slow fashion promoting eco-friendly clothing, natural organic clothes and cruelty free products, skilled artisans who survive on handcrafted products and NGOs who work with local artisans to strengthen their livelihood. We strive to delight our customers by curating simple artisanal handcrafted clothing, accessories, home and personal care products that are organic in nature, stylish and exults innate Indianness. ORGANIC FABRICS, NATURAL MATERIALS …. HANDMADE FOR THE CONSCIOUS LIVING In everything that we design and curate, we put nature friendliness in the forefront, making us one of the responsible labels for handcrafted clothing in India. As one of the eco-friendly clothing brands, we source morally and responsibly. And want to embark on a journey of our organic handmade clothing that is both pure in style and guiltfree fashion. We believe in slowing down and looking at the amazing platter of materials found in nature. With this ideology we reconnect with ourselves and the world around us and we lead a more conscious life aspiring us to be one of the trustworthy slow fashion labels in India. At Sepia Stories, our ethos is to design effortless style with sustainability in mind. Collections that help people make more considered decisions. Thought of Mother Nature is into every stitch of our collection. Our endeavour is to create handmade organic clothing that is sustainable and doesn’t leave behind a negative impact on the environment. We are passionate about protecting and nurturing our planet; however, we also love fashion and don’t believe the two need to be mutually exclusive. That is the key inspirational factor behind our organic clothing range. We like to take thoughtful time in doing what we do, right from how we source natural fabrics for our sustainable clothing line, to how we can give back and support our community while reducing our carbon footprint. We value our brand partnerships, our artisans and our consumers who share our ethos. We want to be a positive change with our philosophy of zero waste and protecting the environment with minimal impact of manufacturing organic clothing that oozes style and elegance. We strongly advocate the philosophy that every small change really does matter. MACHINES PRODUCE WHILE ARTISTS CREATE, WHCH IS WHY WE LOVE EVERYTHING THAT IS HANDMADE. We are one of the eco-friendly clothing brands in the country and recall that the handcrafted clothing in India was always an ancient art and a way of living for decades which is unfortunately forgotten in the fast-paced modern life. We are here to revive, nurture and value it. At the heart of everything we do, be it our organic handmade clothing, sustainable linen clothing, alternative apparel, or be it our network of brand partners and artisans, we share commonality of love for style, fashion, Indian handcrafted artistry and everything with human connect! CRAFTED WITH LOVE, PASSION, TRADITION AND HUMAN CONNECT. A limited few for a limited few! Organic handmade clothing can never be mass-produced. For this very reason, we work with weavers and artisans to source one-of-a-kind, small batch textiles, clothing and accessories that live up to our quality standards. We make what is required for the consumers which ensures minimal wastage. We care that what happens to our products after they leave us is as important as the journey, they take to come to you. It is why we are committed to using only natural fibres and traditional methods that have minimal impact on the environment in its afterlife. We believe in supporting and championing the work of artisans and are passionate about preserving their skills and traditions by promoting organic handmade clothing and natural fabric clothes. Their unique weaves, distinctive printing, natural dyeing techniques and hand embroideries passed on from one to generation to another can never be mass produced, and we offer you a piece of it. And with it their thoughts, their mastery, their love and their stories. After all, we are their story tellers. WE CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF HANDMADE CHARACTERISTICS AT SEPIA STORIES. SHOP HANDMADE ACCESSORIES AT SEPIA STORIES DESIGNED BY SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS BRANDS AND CRAFTED BY SKILFUL ARTISTS FOR THE ONES WHO CARE. A natural skill cannot be taught but only groomed. Just like the talent of a few underprivileged women from Bengal whose hand sewing skills were honed to make a collection of handmade accessories that comes to you from our soul. Discover our thoughtfully curated collection of natural, eco-friendly, ethical accessories. Each piece, from our range of bangles, earnings, necklaces and hair accessories is carefully handcrafted out of sustainable natural fabrics, natural shells and various other recycled and upcycled materials because while looking good feels great, protecting the planet feels ever better. While using only natural materials is one way of giving back to nature, we are determined to be socially responsible in giving back to the community by supporting livelihood of skilful but underprivileged artisanal geniuses who struggle to find avenues for showcasing their flair SHOP AT SEPIA STORIES FOR VEGAN FOOTWEAR THAT REFLECTS YOUR CONSCIOUS YOURSELF. There is nothing better than finding a great pair of quality footwear that unifies style, comfort, and gives you a choice to make our planet a better home for all its inhabitants. Sepia Stories prudently curates brands and styles of handmade footwear in its assortment that make use of recycled and upcycled materials to help reduce pollution and carbon emissions produced through manufacturing of new materials. Our selection of vegan shoes and sandals from recycled materials is full of wardrobe staples that will help you step out in style and contentment of mindful choice for the betterment of our environment. A true guilt free step in our handmade shoes towards a conscious living. SHOP FOR CONTEMPORARY HANDCRAFTED HOME DÉCOR AT SEPIA STORIES Let your home narrate a story of conscious, natural and organic living. Your home is an extension of your style and personality. Fill it consciously with colour, light, and character with a selection of handmade home accessories from Sepia Stories. By choosing eco-friendly and handmade accessories, you can easily give every corner, nook, and cranny its own appeal. Illuminate a living room or bedroom with our collection of aromatic hand poured soy wax candles and fill it with warmth in hues of yellow. Our assortment of décor accessories in natural materials with non-toxic colours can give a robust character to any wall or any corner. Our home décor ideas include ethically sourced pure cotton cushion covers in exquisite hand embroideries and luxurious handwoven textures. Our kitchenware range is for adopting and adapting to a conscious lifestyle. So, go on and curate your home for a mindful living. SHOP FOR 100% NATURAL, ECO FRIENDLY AND ZERO WASTE PERSONAL CARE AT SEPIA STORIES Stepping into the future with the natural and organic secrets of the past. Even the smallest steps taken and make a big difference and each and everyone of us has the power to bring in that change. Making small tweaks to our lives can leave a big positive impact on the environment. Putting a foot in this direction, we have curated range of organic products for the environmentally conscious by Bare Necessities. Each of the skin, hair and dental care product in our personal care range comes with a promise of being 100% natural and absolutely cruelty free. Apart from the obvious, we also pledge to reduce our carbon footprint with our zero-waste mission by using biodegradable and compostable materials. It’s time we start creating stories of a cleaner and greener future for all. SHOP FOR 100% RECYCLED MATERIALS STATIONERY AT SEPIA STORIES We make the medium as exquisite as the message or design. While we understand the power and knowledge of the digital age, we at Sepia Stories have also observed the want and appreciation for stationery that’s both organic and handcrafted. There’s a warm satisfaction when you put pen to maker and see that first scratch turn into a beautiful design. From our humble studio, we envision, design and handcraft stationery that’s handcrafted with recycled paper and upcycled materials. Our diaries are crafted in traditional ‘Khero Khata’ style of Bengal with the writing pages made from recycled hosiery waste. All this to complement our eco-friendly bamboo pens and seed pencils. If you ever wanted an inspiration to pick up that pen or pencil this is where you begin! CONVENIENT SHOPPING AT YOUR FRIENDLY ONLINE STORE It is a whole new world of shopping for organic clothing and handmade accessories at Sepia Stories online store. For placing your order or getting styling tips, do not hesitate to contact our customer service team. If you are attending a function, we promise you wouldn’t have to dodge any plans for a delay in looking chic. Count on Sepia Stories online store for nothing less of natural glamour for every important occasion. The ready to dispatch statement-makers and customisable styles will reach you sooner than you think. FAIR PRICE You can effortlessly shop at Sepia Stories’ online store at a fair retail. With array of price points of handmade organic clothing, Sepia Stories gives you the perfect opportunity to double up the thrill of your shopping experience with a guilt-free indulgence for handcrafted clothing and accessories. Choose from a collection across the segments of organic clothing, vegan shoes, eco-friendly bags and handmade accessories for men & women. THE SEPIA STORIES BLOG The Sepia Stories blog is your guide for adopting and adapting to Slow and Sustainable living. It is an access to our way of living. The information laden blog is for people with an approach to conscious living and want to get first-hand access on how to lead a mindful life. We write about weaving techniques of handmade organic clothing, revival of handcrafted printing techniques, to making of 100% Natural fashion accessories. Get acquainted with slow fashion with cruelty free and vegan brands. In harmony with changing style sensibilities and the acceptance of a mindful living with the need for a zero-waste ethic, slow fashion must haves are highlighted in a special feature with a new take on sharp dressing made solely with natural materials. 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