We Share Your Ethical & Sustainable Fashion Values
Sustainable and ethically made products are at the core of all we do!
Beautiful products and enjoyable shopping should not be at the expense of people or the planet.
We curate unique fashion pieces and meaningful gifts from Australia and around the world.
Every product is sourced for its unique beauty and authenticity.
A Story of Ethical & Sustainable Shopping Spanning Two Continents
There is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness. - Mahatma Ghandi
The Once I Was A Sari Collection is a story that spans two continents. Sari traders travel through India, visiting homes to obtain saris no longer required by the original owner. These saris often arrive in textile markets having passed through several hands, where they are graded and sorted for quality, condition, pattern and desirability. Any with threads of silver or gold are most highly prized.
I just wanted to let you know how much I love love love my bag. I chose the bag I ordered from you for my husband to give to me for my 50th Birthday, which was on the weekend. Ever since I got the bag on Saturday I have been saying everyday how much I love it. I used to have this black faux leather bag that was so heavy even with nothing in it. My new bag is so light. I love the feel and texture of the bag and the fact that the inside is cotton and such a light colour I can find everything, plus the zip pocket is so great.
Sascha. NSW.
LUXURIOUS, COLOURFUL & WARM
I purchased 2 beautiful scarves from Ingrid and was so pleased to have them delivered to my door so quickly. The fabric is luxurious and the colours add a much needed pop of colour and welcome warmth in this dreary Melbourne winter. They also fill in as a perfect lockdown mask 😷 I will look out for more special items in future 👌
Karen C. MELBOURNE
ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERYTHING!
Just wanted to let you know I am absolutely loving my new purchases! Apart from the products, the packaging was lovely and thoughtful. I am in love with the Sue necklace. It is the perfect length and the colours are beautiful. The matching Sue and Heidi bracelets are wonderful too and look great with the necklace! I especially love the elephant brooch. It is cute and different and I am looking forward to wearing it, knowing I am supporting a great cause. Thank you again.
Tania L. MELBOURNE.
BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTS, LOVELY PEOPLE
These products are beautiful. I have a couple of the wraps which are really fantastic at keeping the sun and heat from my skin. My daughter was in love with the wraps so I ordered her one as well as one for my sister as a gift. I have had contact with the owner and she sounds like a beautiful person. It is wonderful to find beautiful hand made products and such lovely people. blessings.
Andrea F. VIC.
SO MUCH JOY
I purchased a stunning vintage sari silk muse jacket and it is absolutely exquisite! I’ve never bought anything that has given me so much joy and I can’t wait to wear it!
Jen J. VIC.
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