One defining feature of fashion today is a disconnect between brands, buyers, and the many pairs of hands who make their clothes. Designers often don’t know where their raw materials come from or who farms, spins, and sews their textiles. This absence of human connection allows the exploitation of both people and the planet to slip by unnoticed.
Ōshadi is building our own self-sufficient supply chain, rooted in ancient wisdom and artisanry. Each fabric tells the story of those who helped to make it a reality. We go beyond certifications to offer a truly transparent model that inspires a respectful relationship to the lands and hands behind every product.
“Working with Oshadi Collective on custom fabric developments and the seed to sew farmed cotton program has been a dream come true for me as a textile designer, where I am able to design using various different types of weaves and completely natural dyes and processes. It's been a pleasure to work with the production team, and to know that I am partnering with a company that is so transparent about their values and fair labor practices. My visits to Oshadi in Erode were definitely a highlight, giving me further insight into the way that the operation runs in such a holistic, waste-free, and circular way.”
Sheena Sood, Designer and Founder of abacaxi
“Oshadi are a pleasure to work with. They are forward thinking, detail orientated and have a comprehensive and clear understanding of environmental progression. The way they make and think is the future of the industry.”
Bleue, Designer and Founder of Bleue Burnham
“The essence of nature. The healing plant. Meet Ōshadi, an Indian collective designed to nurture the Earth. They taught us how to be friendlier to the planet with their regenerative farming techniques. Oh, and we used the power of the sun to create a print.”
Desmond and Dempsey
“In the Spring of 2023, we launched our first partnership with Oshadi Collective. Oshadi Collective is an initiative that aims to revive the traditional regenerative farming & textile practices of India by supporting a regional collective of farmers, spinners, weavers, and dyers . Through this program, we are able to fund the growth and harvest of the regenerative-farmed cotton we use and connect with the farms growing our regenerative cotton.”
Mara Hoffman
“Nishanth is a wonderful person and an important partner for us here at Story mfg. We work with him to create some of our natural dyed items, handwoven fabrics and increasingly jersey, but he's much more than a traditional production partner.”
Story mfg
Let’s work together
If you’re a brand or designer looking to do things differently, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch and tell us about your project, and we’ll arrange a consultation.