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Artisan Handcrafted Sustainable Luxury Throw – Punar
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Best Outdoor Living Products 2025
$145.00
Handcrafted by women artisans with meticulous attention to detail, this luxurious throw features an innovative fabric finish for durability. Super soft and ethically made from recycled yarn, it enhances outdoor living with timeless elegance while redefining sustainable luxury.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Made from excellent, non-toxic materials. 30% recycled cotton yarn, 70% virgin cotton yarn, 100% natural dyes.
Ethical Practices
Punar is a pioneering brand that integrates sustainability and gender equality in the gifting and fashion textile sectors, with its name meaning "again" in Sanskrit, symbolizing rebirth. The brand emphasises equal pay and supportive work environments for female textile workers in India, where over 70% of the workforce is female yet often underpaid. Punar collaborates with women-owned handloom microbusinesses, enforcing a strict supplier code of conduct to ensure fair treatment, reasonable working hours and safe environments for artisans. Each product collection is crafted by women in South India, accompanied by an impact card detailing the social and environmental benefits of the purchase. The brand conducts biannual site visits to its production units and plans to implement third-party testing by 2026 to enhance transparency. The brand's strategy is rooted in partnerships with women-owned microbusinesses and sustainability advocates and its founder, Priya, has been recognised by Success Magazine as one of the top 25 changemakers globally.
Sustainable Practices
Punar diverts 92 million tonnes of clothing from landfills annually by focusing on circularity through handcrafted products made from zero-emission handloom fabric and sustainable, upcycled and recycled materials. The brand employs green textile technologies, including bio enzymes and natural dyes, while also ensuring durability and reducing environmental impact. To date, Punar has handwoven 550 meters of zero-emission fabric, saved 750,000 liters of water and prevented 92 kg of CO2 emissions for every 100 meters of fabric produced. The brand partners with carbon-neutral shipping companies and uses recycled, biodegradable, or compostable packaging, while also collabourating with recycling startup After, incentivising customers to return end-of-life Punar textiles.
Social Impact
Punar is transforming the fashion textiles and handloom industries in India by addressing worker exploitation and underpayment, particularly among women artisans. The initiative has upskilled and created jobs for over 12 women, ensuring ethical practices and fair treatment through a structured framework. The brand engages in thorough and empathetic involvement by interviewing supplier partners and directly communicating with makers to understand their working conditions, fostering transparency and trust. The brand's commitment to gender equality is reflected in its 100% female workforce, promoting equal pay and safe jobs for women from disadvantaged backgrounds, thus contributing to poverty elimination. Punar also champions sustainable production by reviving traditional textile techniques and practicing environmental stewardship, ensuring high-quality products that support worker wellbeing and align with multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Product Reviews by Experts
What I love most about this product is how incredibly beautiful and soft it feels. Knowing it’s made by women artisans using recycled yarn and natural dyes makes it even more special. They go the extra mile in everything they do! I’m impressed by Punar’s deep commitment to supporting women and closing the massive gender wage gap in the textile industry. In a space where so many women are underpaid and undervalued, it’s heartwarming to see a brand that not only stands for equal wages but also partners directly with women-owned micro-businesses to create safe, supportive work environments. Also the use of recycled materials that are 100% plastic-free is refreshing to see. I love everything about it!
It’s so beautiful and I love that it’s legitimately sustainable, not just claiming to be, by using 30% recycled cotton yarn made by up-cycling post consumer waste, 70% virgin cotton yarn sourced from locally grown Indian cotton, Bio enzymes and 100% natural dye. Makes it actually safe to have in our homes and positive for the environment! I was truly impressed by the commitment to circularity. Today, 92 million tonnes of clothing end up in landfills annually, with a rubbish truck full dumped every second. Shockingly, 40% of gifts also end up as land fill waste. I appreciate that their products are handcrafted with either zero emission handloom fabric or a mix of sustainable, up-cycled and recycled materials. So important for businesses that are making things in this capitalist culture to innovate truly new important systems for materials like Punar’s embracing green textile technologies like use of bio enzymes and sustainable production methods. Punar also uses natural dyes, zero toxins and their focus on making durable products helps in reducing textile waste and minimising environmental impact. I love this! Partnering with textile recycling start up After is also incredible!!
I loved the neutral colour scheme and the fabric feels soft and luxurious. It is a great size to use as a throw and as a blanket and felt very warm. I love that this product is made using recycled yarn and natural dyes and I enjoyed seeing photos of the workers on the website- it all felt very transparent, sustainability and women focused. I felt that this brand is very clear on its values!
Artisan Handcrafted Sustainable Luxury Throw – Punar
$145.00
What I love most about this product is how incredibly beautiful and soft it feels. Knowing it’s made by women artisans using recycled yarn and natural dyes makes it even more special. They go the extra mile in everything they do! I’m impressed by Punar’s deep commitment to supporting women and closing the massive gender wage gap in the textile industry. In a space where so many women are underpaid and undervalued, it’s heartwarming to see a brand that not only stands for equal wages but also partners directly with women-owned micro-businesses to create safe, supportive work environments. Also the use of recycled materials that are 100% plastic-free is refreshing to see. I love everything about it! It’s so beautiful and I love that it’s legitimately sustainable, not just claiming to be, by using 30% recycled cotton yarn made by up-cycling post consumer waste, 70% virgin cotton yarn sourced from locally grown Indian cotton, Bio enzymes and 100% natural dye. Makes it actually safe to have in our homes and positive for the environment! I was truly impressed by the commitment to circularity. Today, 92 million tonnes of clothing end up in landfills annually, with a rubbish truck full dumped every second. Shockingly, 40% of gifts also end up as land fill waste. I appreciate that their products are handcrafted with either zero emission handloom fabric or a mix of sustainable, up-cycled and recycled materials. So important for businesses that are making things in this capitalist culture to innovate truly new important systems for materials like Punar’s embracing green textile technologies like use of bio enzymes and sustainable production methods. Punar also uses natural dyes, zero toxins and their focus on making durable products helps in reducing textile waste and minimising environmental impact. I love this! Partnering with textile recycling start up After is also incredible!! I loved the neutral colour scheme and the fabric feels soft and luxurious. It is a great size to use as a throw and as a blanket and felt very warm. I love that this product is made using recycled yarn and natural dyes and I enjoyed seeing photos of the workers on the website- it all felt very transparent, sustainability and women focused. I felt that this brand is very clear on its values! Handcrafted by women artisans with meticulous attention to detail, this luxurious throw features an innovative fabric finish for durability. Super soft and ethically made from recycled yarn, it enhances outdoor living with timeless elegance while redefining sustainable luxury.
Categories: Featured 2025, Best Outdoor Living Products 2025
$145.00
What I love most about this product is how incredibly beautiful and soft it feels. Knowing it’s made by women artisans using recycled yarn and natural dyes makes it even more special. They go the extra mile in everything they do! I’m impressed by Punar’s deep commitment to supporting women and closing the massive gender wage gap in the textile industry. In a space where so many women are underpaid and undervalued, it’s heartwarming to see a brand that not only stands for equal wages but also partners directly with women-owned micro-businesses to create safe, supportive work environments. Also the use of recycled materials that are 100% plastic-free is refreshing to see. I love everything about it! It’s so beautiful and I love that it’s legitimately sustainable, not just claiming to be, by using 30% recycled cotton yarn made by up-cycling post consumer waste, 70% virgin cotton yarn sourced from locally grown Indian cotton, Bio enzymes and 100% natural dye. Makes it actually safe to have in our homes and positive for the environment! I was truly impressed by the commitment to circularity. Today, 92 million tonnes of clothing end up in landfills annually, with a rubbish truck full dumped every second. Shockingly, 40% of gifts also end up as land fill waste. I appreciate that their products are handcrafted with either zero emission handloom fabric or a mix of sustainable, up-cycled and recycled materials. So important for businesses that are making things in this capitalist culture to innovate truly new important systems for materials like Punar’s embracing green textile technologies like use of bio enzymes and sustainable production methods. Punar also uses natural dyes, zero toxins and their focus on making durable products helps in reducing textile waste and minimising environmental impact. I love this! Partnering with textile recycling start up After is also incredible!! I loved the neutral colour scheme and the fabric feels soft and luxurious. It is a great size to use as a throw and as a blanket and felt very warm. I love that this product is made using recycled yarn and natural dyes and I enjoyed seeing photos of the workers on the website- it all felt very transparent, sustainability and women focused. I felt that this brand is very clear on its values! Handcrafted by women artisans with meticulous attention to detail, this luxurious throw features an innovative fabric finish for durability. Super soft and ethically made from recycled yarn, it enhances outdoor living with timeless elegance while redefining sustainable luxury.
Categories: Featured 2025, Best Outdoor Living Products 2025
What I love most about this product is how incredibly beautiful and soft it feels. Knowing it’s made by women artisans using recycled yarn and natural dyes makes it even more special. They go the extra mile in everything they do! I’m impressed by Punar’s deep commitment to supporting women and closing the massive gender wage gap in the textile industry. In a space where so many women are underpaid and undervalued, it’s heartwarming to see a brand that not only stands for equal wages but also partners directly with women-owned micro-businesses to create safe, supportive work environments. Also the use of recycled materials that are 100% plastic-free is refreshing to see. I love everything about it! It’s so beautiful and I love that it’s legitimately sustainable, not just claiming to be, by using 30% recycled cotton yarn made by up-cycling post consumer waste, 70% virgin cotton yarn sourced from locally grown Indian cotton, Bio enzymes and 100% natural dye. Makes it actually safe to have in our homes and positive for the environment! I was truly impressed by the commitment to circularity. Today, 92 million tonnes of clothing end up in landfills annually, with a rubbish truck full dumped every second. Shockingly, 40% of gifts also end up as land fill waste. I appreciate that their products are handcrafted with either zero emission handloom fabric or a mix of sustainable, up-cycled and recycled materials. So important for businesses that are making things in this capitalist culture to innovate truly new important systems for materials like Punar’s embracing green textile technologies like use of bio enzymes and sustainable production methods. Punar also uses natural dyes, zero toxins and their focus on making durable products helps in reducing textile waste and minimising environmental impact. I love this! Partnering with textile recycling start up After is also incredible!! I loved the neutral colour scheme and the fabric feels soft and luxurious. It is a great size to use as a throw and as a blanket and felt very warm. I love that this product is made using recycled yarn and natural dyes and I enjoyed seeing photos of the workers on the website- it all felt very transparent, sustainability and women focused. I felt that this brand is very clear on its values! Artisan Handcrafted Sustainable Luxury Throw – Punar
Handcrafted by women artisans with meticulous attention to detail, this luxurious throw features an innovative fabric finish for durability. Super soft and ethically made from recycled yarn, it enhances outdoor living with timeless elegance while redefining sustainable luxury.
Categories: Featured 2025, Best Outdoor Living Products 2025
What I love most about this product is how incredibly beautiful and soft it feels. Knowing it’s made by women artisans using recycled yarn and natural dyes makes it even more special. They go the extra mile in everything they do! I’m impressed by Punar’s deep commitment to supporting women and closing the massive gender wage gap in the textile industry. In a space where so many women are underpaid and undervalued, it’s heartwarming to see a brand that not only stands for equal wages but also partners directly with women-owned micro-businesses to create safe, supportive work environments. Also the use of recycled materials that are 100% plastic-free is refreshing to see. I love everything about it! It’s so beautiful and I love that it’s legitimately sustainable, not just claiming to be, by using 30% recycled cotton yarn made by up-cycling post consumer waste, 70% virgin cotton yarn sourced from locally grown Indian cotton, Bio enzymes and 100% natural dye. Makes it actually safe to have in our homes and positive for the environment! I was truly impressed by the commitment to circularity. Today, 92 million tonnes of clothing end up in landfills annually, with a rubbish truck full dumped every second. Shockingly, 40% of gifts also end up as land fill waste. I appreciate that their products are handcrafted with either zero emission handloom fabric or a mix of sustainable, up-cycled and recycled materials. So important for businesses that are making things in this capitalist culture to innovate truly new important systems for materials like Punar’s embracing green textile technologies like use of bio enzymes and sustainable production methods. Punar also uses natural dyes, zero toxins and their focus on making durable products helps in reducing textile waste and minimising environmental impact. I love this! Partnering with textile recycling start up After is also incredible!! I loved the neutral colour scheme and the fabric feels soft and luxurious. It is a great size to use as a throw and as a blanket and felt very warm. I love that this product is made using recycled yarn and natural dyes and I enjoyed seeing photos of the workers on the website- it all felt very transparent, sustainability and women focused. I felt that this brand is very clear on its values!You Might Also Like