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A beautiful Rakhi thread resting on handcrafted Bagru block print fabric, showcasing intentional and sustainable Rakhi gifts for Rakshabandhan 2026 by SA Fab.

Threads of Protection, Threads of Heritage: What Rakshabandhan Means to Us

Threads of Protection, Threads of Heritage: What Rakshabandhan Means to Us At its core, Rakshabandhan is a celebration of a single, simple element: a thread. It is incredible how a simple piece of spun cotton or silk, tied around a wrist, can hold so much power. It represents an unspoken vow of protection, a lifetime of […]

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Saloni Agrawal interacting with grassroots handblock artisans in Bagru, Rajasthan, demonstrating ethical sourcing in the fashion industry.

Sourcing Ethically: How to Build Trust and Work Directly with Grassroots Artisans

Sourcing Ethically: How to Build Trust and Work Directly with Grassroots Artisans If you ask any fashion founder what the hardest part of building a brand is, they almost always give the same answer: Sourcing. When you are starting out, the temptation is to take the path of least resistance. It is incredibly easy to find

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Saloni Agrawal explaining how to build a slow fashion brand using traditional Bagru handblock prints

From Idea to Reality: Building a Business Around a 450-Year-Old Art Form

From Idea to Reality: Building a Business Around a 450-Year-Old Art Form When I first stood in the artisan workshops of Bagru, watching hands that held generations of knowledge stamp intricate wooden blocks onto raw cotton, I knew I had found something magical. The idea for SA Fab was born in that moment: to bring

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Saloni Agrawal founder of SA Fab working with Bagru artisans - lessons on starting a fashion brand in India

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Fashion Brand in India

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Fashion Brand in India When I started SA Fab, I didn’t begin with a bulletproof, 50-page business plan. I began with a feeling—the feeling of home. Watching the artisans in Bagru, I saw hands that held generations of knowledge, turning raw cotton and earthy dyes into

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