Exceptional garments begin with the people who make them.
At Saheli Women, we bring together considered textile sourcing, skilled craftsmanship, and garment manufacturing for fashion houses and independent labels around the world.
Working from our ateliers in Rajasthan, we collaborate with designers who value the integrity of a garment as much as its appearance. From the first fabric conversation to the final stages of production, our work is guided by an understanding of materials, an appreciation for detail, and a commitment to making each collection to its intended standard.
Capabilities
Our Expertise
Our work encompasses the development of textiles and garments, bringing together technical production knowledge and specialist craftsmanship.
Textiles & Sourcing
The right material changes everything.
Our work begins with an understanding of cloth: its character, weight, texture, movement, and suitability for the garment it will become.
Through relationships with weavers, printers, dyers, and specialist textile producers, we explore materials and techniques that bring depth and individuality to a collection.
Development & Sampling
Where design meets precision.
We work closely with our partners to translate designs into considered samples, examining proportion, construction, fabric behaviour, and finishing.
Each stage offers an opportunity to refine the garment and resolve the practical details that determine how successfully a design moves into production.
Garment Manufacturing
Craftsmanship, carried through to the finished piece.
Our ateliers bring together experienced garment makers and specialist handwork to produce clothing with care and consistency.
Whether a design calls for restrained simplicity or intricate textile work, we approach production with respect for the designer’s vision and the skill required to realise it.
Quality & Finishing
The details are never incidental.
A garment’s quality is revealed in its construction, proportions, finishing, and the way it performs when worn.
Our quality-control process considers these details in relation to the specifications established during development.
Craft
A World of Textile Possibilities
Rajasthan is home to an extraordinary depth of textile knowledge. Through our ateliers and relationships with specialist craftspeople, Saheli connects contemporary fashion design with techniques developed and refined across generations.
Handloom weaving, embroidery, block printing, dyeing, and other textile processes offer designers opportunities to create garments with a distinct material identity.
We approach these traditions as living areas of expertise, working with the people who practise them and considering how they can be applied thoughtfully within contemporary collections.
Handloom weaving
Hand embroidery
Block printing
Natural dyeing
Eco-printing
Warping the loom
Collaborations
Selected Collaborations
Distinctive visions, thoughtfully realised.
We work with fashion labels across international markets, adapting our approach to the creative and technical requirements of each collection.
Our collaborations reflect the range of possibilities within Saheli’s work, from textile development and specialist techniques to garment construction and finishing.
A considered way of making
The Saheli Approach
For us, the quality of a garment and the conditions in which it is made are closely connected.
Saheli was established to create meaningful economic opportunities for women in rural Rajasthan. Today, the women working within our ateliers bring their skills and experience to collections produced for designers around the world.
We invest in the development of those skills and in the wider conditions that support women’s working lives. Our relationships with textile producers and farmers are also part of an expanding effort to take greater responsibility for the materials and processes involved in production.
Working Together
From initial conversation to finished collection.
Every collaboration begins with an understanding of the designer’s vision.
We consider the nature of the collection, the intended materials, the technical requirements, and the practical parameters of production. From there, we work with our partners to establish an appropriate development and sampling process before moving towards manufacturing.
We value clear communication, thoughtful preparation, and the attention required to bring a collection together successfully.
Production Information
- Minimum order quantity50 garments per style, which can include different sizes and colours.
- Sampling & developmentSampling requirements are discussed according to the design and technical specifications of each project.
- MaterialsMaterial options depend on sourcing availability, technique, and project requirements.
- TimelinesDevelopment and production schedules are established according to the requirements of the collection.
Project enquiry
Begin a Collaboration
We would love to hear what you are creating.
Whether you are developing a first collection, refining an established line, or exploring a new textile direction, we welcome the opportunity to understand your work.
Share your designs, ideas, and production requirements with our team, and we can begin a conversation about what is possible.