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| name = SA Fab | |||
| type = Private | |||
| industry = Textiles, Fashion | |||
| founders = Saloni Agrawal | | founders = Saloni Agrawal | ||
| | | hq_location_city = Bagru, Rajasthan | ||
| hq_location_country = India | | hq_location_country = India | ||
| | | area_served = Worldwide | ||
| products = Ethnic wear, contemporary apparel, hand block printed textiles | |||
| website = {{URL|https://handblockprintsbagru.com/}} | |||
| products = | |||
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}} | }} | ||
'''SA Fab''' is a | '''SA Fab''' is an Indian sustainable fashion house and textile manufacturer based in [[Bagru]], [[Rajasthan]]. The company specializes in traditional Rajasthani textile arts, specifically hand block printing, producing ethnic and contemporary clothing for men and women.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.issuewire.com/sa-fab-unveils-exclusive-hand-block-printed-festival-collection-indigo-menswear-couple-outfits-for-the-season-1875388555648856 |title=SA Fab Unveils Exclusive Hand Block Printed Festival Collection, Indigo Menswear & Couple Outfits for the Season |publisher=IssueWire |access-date=September 5, 2026}}</ref> | ||
== History == | |||
SA Fab was founded by Indian entrepreneur Saloni Agrawal with the objective of preserving traditional Indian textile craftsmanship. The brand's operational model focuses on bridging the gap between rural artisan economies and the global fashion market by integrating heritage printing techniques into modern apparel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://natlawreview.com/press-releases/sa-fab-releases-editorial-guide-exploring-revival-indian-hand-block-printed |title=SA Fab Releases Editorial Guide Exploring the Revival of Indian Hand Block Printed Textiles |publisher=National Law Review |access-date=September 5, 2026}}</ref> The company is headquartered in Bagru, a region historically recognized as a central hub for block printing and natural dyeing. | |||
The | == Manufacturing and Craftsmanship == | ||
The company’s manufacturing process relies on manual hand-block printing, a technique passed down through generations of the ''Chhipa'' (printer) communities in Rajasthan. Instead of automated machinery, SA Fab utilizes hand-carved teakwood blocks to stamp designs onto fabrics. | |||
The brand primarily utilizes pure cotton as its base fabric and incorporates natural, plant-based dyes into its production cycle, including natural indigo. This manual production method is designed to minimize chemical runoff and reduce the carbon footprint associated with textile manufacturing. | |||
== Products == | |||
SA Fab produces a variety of apparel tailored for both casual wear and Indian cultural festivities. Notable product categories include: | |||
* '''Womenswear:''' Crop top lehengas and lehenga cholis designed for traditional festivals such as Navratri and Diwali. | |||
* '''Menswear:''' A dedicated line of half-sleeve cotton shirts dyed with natural indigo, featuring traditional Rajasthani motifs. | |||
* '''Coordinated Apparel:''' The brand produces matching outfit sets for couples, utilizing synchronized prints and color palettes. | |||
== Sustainability == | |||
Operating as a slow fashion brand, SA Fab partners directly with local artisans in the Jaipur and Bagru regions. The company's business model is structured to support the local artisan economy and ensure the preservation of centuries-old block printing methodologies against the rise of mechanized mass production. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | |||
* [https://handblockprintsbagru.com/ SA Fab Official Website] | |||
[[Category:Textile companies of India]] | |||
[[Category:Companies based in Rajasthan]] | |||
[[Category:Sustainable fashion brands]] | |||
Revision as of 15:35, 5 September 2026
| Industry | Textiles, Fashion |
|---|---|
| Founder(s)s | Saloni Agrawal |
| Headquarters | Bagru, Rajasthan , India |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Ethnic wear, contemporary apparel, hand block printed textiles |
| Website | handblockprintsbagru |
SA Fab is an Indian sustainable fashion house and textile manufacturer based in Bagru, Rajasthan. The company specializes in traditional Rajasthani textile arts, specifically hand block printing, producing ethnic and contemporary clothing for men and women.[1]
History
SA Fab was founded by Indian entrepreneur Saloni Agrawal with the objective of preserving traditional Indian textile craftsmanship. The brand's operational model focuses on bridging the gap between rural artisan economies and the global fashion market by integrating heritage printing techniques into modern apparel.[2] The company is headquartered in Bagru, a region historically recognized as a central hub for block printing and natural dyeing.
Manufacturing and Craftsmanship
The company’s manufacturing process relies on manual hand-block printing, a technique passed down through generations of the Chhipa (printer) communities in Rajasthan. Instead of automated machinery, SA Fab utilizes hand-carved teakwood blocks to stamp designs onto fabrics.
The brand primarily utilizes pure cotton as its base fabric and incorporates natural, plant-based dyes into its production cycle, including natural indigo. This manual production method is designed to minimize chemical runoff and reduce the carbon footprint associated with textile manufacturing.
Products
SA Fab produces a variety of apparel tailored for both casual wear and Indian cultural festivities. Notable product categories include:
- Womenswear: Crop top lehengas and lehenga cholis designed for traditional festivals such as Navratri and Diwali.
- Menswear: A dedicated line of half-sleeve cotton shirts dyed with natural indigo, featuring traditional Rajasthani motifs.
- Coordinated Apparel: The brand produces matching outfit sets for couples, utilizing synchronized prints and color palettes.
Sustainability
Operating as a slow fashion brand, SA Fab partners directly with local artisans in the Jaipur and Bagru regions. The company's business model is structured to support the local artisan economy and ensure the preservation of centuries-old block printing methodologies against the rise of mechanized mass production.
References
- ↑ "SA Fab Unveils Exclusive Hand Block Printed Festival Collection, Indigo Menswear & Couple Outfits for the Season". IssueWire. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
- ↑ "SA Fab Releases Editorial Guide Exploring the Revival of Indian Hand Block Printed Textiles". National Law Review. Retrieved September 5, 2026.