Shakti.ism
Bags, pouches, cushion covers and notebooks made by women in India, Bangladesh and Nepal, often from upcycled saris.
- Fair trade
- Verified by People and Planet First
- Made in
- India, Bangladesh, Nepal
- Based in
- St Ives, England
Vetted by The Labour Movement · last reviewed October 2026 · How we vet brands
Shakti.ism exists to empower, train and employ women from disadvantaged communities in India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
The story
Shakti.ism is a not-for-profit social enterprise registered in England as a community interest company. Its products are designed in the UK and the Netherlands.
Women in India, Bangladesh and Nepal make the range by hand, using upcycled sari fabric, khadi cotton, vintage kantha quilts, glass beads and hand-carved wooden printing blocks. Purchases support a fair living wage.
Shakti.ism is verified by People and Planet First, which checks whole businesses against its standards for social enterprises. That isn't a fair trade label on its own, so The Labour Movement also vetted Shakti.ism against our fair trade standards before listing it.
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Quilted Market Tote Bags: Colourful Screen Printed Kantha Tote Bags, Ethically Handmade in India
Screen Printed · IndiaMade by Grassroots NGO partners
Regular price $42.00 USDRegular price
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About Shakti.ism
Is Shakti.ism fair trade?
Shakti.ism is verified by People and Planet First, which checks whole businesses against its standards for social enterprises. That isn't a fair trade label on its own, so The Labour Movement also vetted Shakti.ism against our fair trade standards before listing it. We review every brand each year.
What is an upcycled sari bag?
A bag made from the fabric of saris that have already been worn, so every piece has a different pattern.
Where are Shakti.ism products made?
By women in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. The designs come from the UK and the Netherlands.