Empowering Hands, Sewing Dreams: Charity Update with Sewing the Seeds

On the JournalJuly 1ST 2025

Empowering Hands, Sewing Dreams: Charity Update with Sewing the Seeds

Every order placed with Daughters of India helps support our charity partner, Sewing the Seeds. Through this partnership, we donate $5,000 every month, helping to provide fair wages, skills training, and opportunities for women to learn and work in a safe, supportive environment.

Creating Steady Work

Thanks to your support, Daughters of India’s contributions have helped employ ten women so far through Sewing the Seeds, a number we hope to see grow, step by step, in the years to come.

Recently, some of these women crafted our market bags and recycled sari bags, simple, everyday pieces that carry their care and craft into your hands, while bringing consistent work to the workshop.
Yearly Training

Last June, the annual women’s training program began once again. This year, twelve women took part, learning sewing techniques and gaining practical experience. It’s always a special time, filled with new friendships, laughter and shared stories.
A Vision for Gentle Growth

Looking ahead, Sewing the Seeds hopes to expand slowly and sustainably, whether by moving to a larger space or opening a second small workshop, so that more women can join the team and access safe, reliable work close to home.

Some of the women are also stepping into new roles, helping with organising orders, managing materials and handling daily operations. These moments of trust and leadership help strengthen the team and build confidence from within.

Supporting Daily Life

Alongside work and training, Sewing the Seeds continues to offer regular health check-ups, menstrual health workshops, English classes and financial literacy sessions. This meaningful support helps the women feel informed, confident and supported, both at work and at home.

We look forward to visiting Pondicherry again soon and sharing more stories from the women who inspire us every day. Thank you for being part of this journey. Every order helps keep this gentle circle of care and opportunity growing.

With Love,
Daughters of India xx



Your Bag

Our slow fashion garments are handcrafted by artisan communities in India, supporting women's empowerment and preserving ancient textile traditions.

We are a small team and endeavour to process your order within 1–3 business days. Every order is tracked, and you'll receive a tracking number by email once it ships.

Australia Delivery Cost
Standard 3–5 business days $10
Express 1–3 business days $17
Orders over $350 Standard Free

Shipping outside Australia: delivery times and costs for your country are shown at checkout. You can find our full shipping policy here.

You have 30 days from shipment to return any piece for store credit, as a Daughters of India gift card — valid five years, on anything we make.

  • Lodge your return through our Returns Portal — it takes about two minutes.
  • Pieces come back unworn and unwashed, with tags attached.
  • Once your return arrives, we process it within 5 business days.
  • Final sale pieces aren’t eligible. Faulty pieces are always made right.

You can find our full returns policy here.

Our slow fashion garments are handcrafted by artisan communities in India, supporting women's empowerment and preserving ancient textile traditions.

We are a small team and endeavour to process your order within 1–3 business days. Every order is tracked, and you'll receive a tracking number by email once it ships.

Australia Delivery Cost
Standard 3–5 business days $10
Express 1–3 business days $17
Orders over $350 Standard Free

Shipping outside Australia: delivery times and costs for your country are shown at checkout. You can find our full shipping policy here.

You have 30 days from shipment to return any piece for store credit, as a Daughters of India gift card — valid five years, on anything we make.

  • Lodge your return through our Returns Portal — it takes about two minutes.
  • Pieces come back unworn and unwashed, with tags attached.
  • Once your return arrives, we process it within 5 business days.
  • Final sale pieces aren’t eligible. Faulty pieces are always made right.

You can find our full returns policy here.

Notify me when it's available

We will send you an alert once the product becomes available. Your details will not be shared with anyone else.

You're in!

We'll let you know when it's back.

Email*
Phone number

Something went wrong. Please try again.

Notify me when it's available

We will send you an alert once the product becomes available. Your details will not be shared with anyone else.

You're in!

We'll let you know when it's back.

Email*
Phone number

Something went wrong. Please try again.