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Saree Stories from
the 21st Century

Threads of Tradition Woven Together With a Contemporary Twist

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Have you ever breezed through a casual party or a leisurely brunch in a saree, exuding an aura of effortless poise? Or are you one of those people that are able to do yoga or dance with complete ease while wearing a saree? These are skills so many others appreciate from afar or secretly covet, yet often hesitate to embrace.

Saree Stories From The 21st Century is an exciting community-sourced and community-funded initiative that aims to celebrate the modern transformation of the timeless saree. It is a sincere and caringly constructed endeavour committed to fostering and encouraging a community around sarees.

We’re calling upon individuals of all backgrounds, ages, and genders who have embraced the saree as a versatile and empowering garment. We aim to weave together your unique experiences, styles, and perspectives on wearing the saree into a carefully crafted contemporary book.

This is our attempt at moulding the average saree-lover into an active saree-wearer!

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About the Anthology

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The saree today is more than just a piece of clothing, it’s a canvas for self-expression and a testament to sustainability, tradition, and innovation.

Saree Stories From The 21st Century is a collaborative effort between Saree Sakhiyaan, a community of saree appreciators and enthusiasts and StoneMill India, a content, design and publishing studio.

By involving the community in both the content creation and support process through contributions and pre-bookings, the project creates a sense of shared ownership and involvement, reinforcing the idea that the saree is not just a garment but a living heritage to be cherished and nurtured.

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Aarti Kripps Kapoor

Founder, Saree Sakhiyaan

Founded as a WhatsApp group with only three members, we have now rapidly evolved into a thriving community that stands for inclusivity, uniting like-minded individuals across diverse backgrounds via one fluid garment, the saree! Driven by a desire to challenge prevailing notions about sarees, we aim to transform passive saree enthusiasts into active wearers while embracing changing times and sentiments. We orchestrate an array of thoughtfully curated events designed to foster connections and kindle a shared passion for sarees. These gatherings range from intimate art walks in sarees and sneakers, to vibrant larger-scale pop-up events and community meet-ups that celebrate the versatility of this traditional attire.

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Samira Pillai

Founder, StoneMill

A content, design and publishing studio — at StoneMill, we strongly believe in the profound impact of content and its ability to initiate meaningful conversations. As a dynamic publishing studio, we are on a constant quest to unveil fresh perspectives, ignite transformative shifts, and open the gateway to new realms of thinking. We recognise that the right book has the power to resonate with individuals, creating a sense of community and belonging, thus contributing to their personal growth. Through our carefully crafted publications, we endeavour to unlock uncharted possibilities, inviting individuals to engage with ideas that challenge norms and expand horizons.

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Inside the Pages

Saree Stories From The 21st Century for us is a legacy, a means to capture the evolving significance of the traditional saree in the contemporary world — what it means to the millennials and what it might mean to the future generations.

We’re curating a collection of captivating stories that highlight your personal journey with the saree. Whether you’re a fashion influencer, a designer, or someone who simply adores sarees, your story deserves to be heard.

If you’re someone who’s passionate about sarees, we invite you to share your story! Just click on the Submission button and share your experiences, insights, and anecdotes that highlight your connection with this timeless garment.

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Submission Details

Your story will be a part of an inspiring collection that celebrates the modern saree narrative. You also get the chance to showcase your unique style and perspective to a global audience. The book offers you an incredible opportunity to connect with a community of saree enthusiasts, influencers, and innovators. The submission process involves completing a questionnaire, this will be followed by a personal interview to delve into your experiences and insights at a deeper level. Additionally, we will request supplementary photographs that enhance and complement your narrative.

How to Participate

Step 1

Download the questionnaire and answer the questions as enthusiastically as you can.

Step 2

Fill out your details on the submission form and attach the questionnaire and supplementary photographs.

Step 3

We will get in touch with you to further discuss your story and delve into your experiences.

Step 4

Participants may pre-order the book at a special rate at the time of launch.

FAQs

We recommend taking out an hour of your time to answer our questions with your heartfelt responses. You don’t need to answer questions that don’t apply to you. We can always dig deeper into your answers over a personal call or interview.

The photos that you think best represent you and your saree style and the ones you’d love to have included. We recommend that the photos be of maximum resolution and original files from your device to ensure high quality printing. Photos received over WhatsApp or other mediums except email, significantly reduce the photo quality.

No, you do not have to pay a separate participation fee. 

You can pre-order books for ₹1299/- ₹999/- each. The cost includes shipping for contributors anywhere within India. Shipping costs for contributors outside India vary from country to country, which is why additional charges will be applied separately for international shipping. We’ll let you know about these costs closer to the shipping day.

We hope to have the soft launch of the book on 21st December, International Saree Day 😀

We feel confident that with your support and love, we will be able to bring the project to fruition. Should it not, after adjusting the initial costs, we will initiate a refund of the amount.

The Saree Sakhiyaan Community