Bodhi

About Bodhi

Bodhi is one of India oldest sustainable fashion and craft enterprises, established in Vadodara, Gujarat in 1983 by Mala Sinha and Pradeep Sinha. For over four decades, Bodhi has produced handcrafted clothing, textiles, and accessories using traditional Indian printing and embroidery techniques — hand block printing, hand screen printing, hand embroidery, and hand applique — all executed with natural and low-impact materials.

Sustainability Through Traditional Craft

The brand sustainability credentials are rooted in its production methods. All fabrics are natural cotton — cotton, cotton mul-mul, and cotton light cambric — and all dyeing and printing processes are carried out with water treatment systems and wastewater management in place, minimising the environmental impact of the dyeing stage. The handcraft techniques used are inherently low-waste and low-energy compared to industrial printing and manufacturing. Each artisan at Bodhi works with methods that have been refined over generations, producing results that machine production cannot replicate.

Products and Craft Range

Bodhi product range covers sarees, ready-to-wear and made-to-order garments, fabrics, bags, pouches, laptop sleeves, wallets, and sustainable gifting items. Each piece carries the character of handmade production — slight variations that come from the human hand are considered a mark of authenticity rather than inconsistency. The gifting range is particularly well suited for corporate and personal gifting where sustainable and handcrafted credentials matter.

Four Decades of Slow Fashion

With over 40 years in operation, Bodhi represents the kind of long-standing, artisan-led sustainable business that Prakati exists to highlight. The brand longevity is itself a sustainability statement: slow, considered production that outlasts trends. In an industry defined by rapid turnover, Bodhi has never chased volume or seasonal fashion cycles — its collections evolve gradually, shaped by craft capacity and material quality rather than commercial pressure.

Availability and Where to Shop

Bodhi operates from Vadodara and ships across India. The studio also welcomes visitors for in-person consultations and bespoke orders. Custom and bulk orders for gifting, corporate clients, and retail buyers are accepted with advance notice.

Located in the heart of Gujarat, Bodhi ships across India. For anyone seeking sustainable fashion grounded in Indian craft heritage, Bodhi is a four-decade benchmark. Listed on the Prakati Green Directory as a verified sustainable business.

Bodhi’s work spans individual retail customers, interior designers sourcing textiles, and organisations looking for meaningful, handcrafted corporate gifts. Bespoke orders are accepted for special occasions and bulk requirements. The studio in Vadodara serves as both a production space and showroom, where visitors can see the printing and embroidery work in progress. For anyone sourcing sustainable fashion gifts or textiles rooted in over four decades of Indian craft practice, Bodhi offers both the depth of heritage and the reliability of a long-established operation. Pieces ship across India with care packaging and are suitable for gifting without additional wrapping.

For international buyers and the Indian diaspora looking for authentic Indian craft textiles and sustainable fashion, Bodhi ships with careful packaging that preserves the quality of handprinted fabrics in transit. The studio’s four-decade track record also provides buyers with confidence that the craft techniques and quality standards are well established and consistently applied.