The Hands in Ghornash
Jaba Dey. Thirty-five. Weaver. Wife. Mother. Journal — May 2026 I have been to many villages. I have sat in many homes, drunk many cups of chai, watched many hands...
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Getting to know our Fabrics
Fabric is the most integral element of any clothing. It’s feel and touch and what it has to offer. There are different types of fabrics - man-made synthetic and then...
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Plate for Goodness - Something Greater than Food
A Gathering of Purpose In the soft glow of late summer, we came together - twenty women, each bringing with her a smile, a spirit of openness, curiosity, and connection....
Sahana was Never Built by one Woman Alone.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women behind every thread. The ones near and far, visible and unseen - who contribute their talent, strength, and heart. Across borders, across...
Sustainability is not a Fleeting Trend
The fast fashion industry has dramatically changed the way we consume, produce, and think about clothing. What was once seasonal and considered has become constant and excessive. The impact of...
Handloom Pedal Weaving - A Living Craft
In the quiet village of Musthuli and its surrounding communities in West Bengal, India, life moves to the steady rhythm of the loom. Here, we work closely with family-run weavers...
Radiance - Summer Range
Radiance - A gentle glow awakens when we embrace the quiet courage to walk our own path, and the freedom to shine from within. Living in harmony with our essence,...
Colours of the Earth: The Story Behind Natural Dyes
Natural dyeing is an age-old craft, passed down through generations of artisans across India. Using plants, roots, bark, and minerals, the process is slow and deliberate — a rhythm guided...
What Nearly a Decade in Business Has Taught Me
It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate nearly a decade of doing what we love. What a privilege it has been to create pieces that make women feel beautiful,...
From a Personal Struggle to a Shared Dream
As our bodies naturally evolve, finding ease and comfort in how we look can feel like a quiet challenge. It’s something I have experienced firsthand. I longed for garments...
Changing the Narrative: Stories from the Women of Sri Lanka
In May this year, Sahana’s founder and designer, Inosha, returned to Sri Lanka. But this was more than just a trip home, it was a reconnection with her roots, her...
Practicing Mindful Consumption through our Wardrobes
In the latest cycle of consumerism, we have fallen into the ideology that more is better and new is good. However, this way of consumption is detrimental not only to...
Letter from the Designer - Reflecting one year on
I’m Inosha, wife, mother of two, small business owner, Founder and Designer for Sahana. I’m sharing a very personal story from the past year. Of resiliency, when life faces you...
Kind of World You Want to Create
You are a part of this community and therefore making a direct impact on Sahana’s ecosystem and all the people involved. Your choices and your values intentionally impact the world around...
Embracing the Beauty of Small Things
In a world where we celebrate the big moments, great ambitions, and monumental achievements, we leave behind the simplicity of the little things. We forget to appreciate the significance of...
Telling Our Story through Clothing
I’m a daughter I’m a mum I’m a sister I’m a wife I’m a friend I’m a businesswoman I’m a homemaker I’m a woman … As women, we take...
Life Stories from the Loom
In the quaint little village of Balipur, Utta Pradesh India, nestled amidst lush paddy fields, lives 56 year old weaver, Sudev. He has been weaving traditional Dhonekali saree fabrics and...
