Projects and Events
Upcoming Event: Chai, Beats and Treats 30th August 2026 – A fundraiser
Join us for a magical afternoon of food, connection, music, dance and art – all to raise funds for an amazing initiative in rural West Bengal, India – Keoratala Basanabala Girls High School. This school provides free education to girls in the rural area of Sundarbon – catering to families
The Sari Project at Bunjil Place
We are so thrilled to announce that The Sari Project has been selected by Bunjil Place to showcase alongside an international touring exhibition, The Offbeat Sari for July and August 2026. This public exhibition situated in the beautiful spaces of the Bunjil Place Arts precinct gives an opportunity for a
Community and Culture at the Core of the Sari Project
An integral part of the project was an opportunity for graduating students of The Social Studio to create a garment each – inspired by the migrant story and heritage of the sari donors (aunties) as well as their own experiences and vision. These creations were then highlighted at a community
Melbourne Fashion Week
A tribute to sustainable and original fashion Through this project, The Social Studio team upcycled the saris to create a contemporary and dynamic retail collection, which debuted at Melbourne Fashion Week (MFW) – Fashion X Music on October 22nd, 2025. The collection, crafted exclusively from pre-loved saris, honoured the migrant
The Sari Project
A year long project of culture, connection, sustainable fashion and art Originally initiated as a donation of 100 saris from the Kahini community—comprising Indian and Sri Lankan women based in Melbourne—to The Social Studio, this project evolved into a significant initiative focused on highlighting the diverse aspects of the migrant
Sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsors Simba Global and Creative Australia for their generous support of The Sari Project.
