FIVE
POINT FIVE is ALL ABOUT SARIS, and the name itself is a
direct representation of the usual length of a Sari.
It aims to bring the exquisite weaves of India on
one platform. All the products of Five Point Five are directly sourced from the
weavers and artisans of various clusters, across the country. Each piece is
personally handpicked for those who love to drape and scream ‘pleats
please!’
SARI ON WHEELS
We all have heard stories that in the older times,
merchants (called “pheriwalas”) used to come home with their huge bundle of
sari collection, wrapped in white mulmul. And in case there was a wedding at
home, all the ladies in the family used to gather at one place and shop from
these sellers. Most of the prized possessions of saris that our parents or
grandparents own today, are usually bought from these home-coming karigars.
Don’t you sometimes wish, what if the weavers and
craftsmen across the country were able to show you their exquisite handcrafted
products, the same way.
‘Five Point Five’ brings their premium collection
directly to your home!
The curated trunk of saris that comes to you, is a
collection of exclusive handwoven pieces that the founders of ‘Five Point Five’
themselves have directly hand-picked from the weavers.
BEHIND THE LABEL
Copreneurs, Radhika & Nitin are design
graduates from NIFT Delhi, whose hearts have always been connected with the
rich textiles of the country. They wanted to bring the Indian heritage into
forefront and support the weaver community.
While Radhika has been empowering her fashion
knowledge by teaching Research at Pearl Academy, Nitin has worked on various
handloom and textile projects with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).The thought behind
their brainchild grew at home. Seeing her mother draped in saris very often,
Radhika has been inclined towards the sari story since childhood, while Nitin
has always been curious to know why his sister loved to drape his mother’s
saris.
Doing more research on the six yards, their
adoration for saris grew stronger over the years. Their knowledge and awareness
of the industry gave them the edge to attempt an individualistic approach of
maintaining fair trade for the weavers and their craft.
In between their love to travel and their passion
to explore the weaves of India, Five Point Five was born!
“This 5.5 meters of unstitched garment has come a
long way, to what it symbolizes today. From several techniques of making it, to
the diverse ways of draping, it’s truly incredible. It is one such piece of
clothing that can be worn anywhere – from work to a family gathering, or even
for a party. And it certainly has no age barrier. You can never go wrong with a
Sari. With Five Point Five, we strive to promote the Indian textiles, handlooms
and craftsmanship; that our karigars have been preserving for eons.” – Nitin Singla
“Every sari has a story, a sentiment attached to
it. It often evokes a memory – maybe it’s your mother’s sari or has a nostalgic
emotion of your grandmother. Saris are treasured heirlooms that are passed from
generation to generation, sometimes as a part of the wedding trousseau or
gifted within the family. Five Point Five pays homage to this iconic staple
that will always stay to be a part of every wardrobe.” – Radhika Jain
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