Adah

While at fashion school, founder and owner Leesha Agarwal spent much of her time interning or working with various brands. What struck her most from this experience was the amount of scrap fabric and waste that went into landfills every day. She also noticed that workers were underpaid and over utilized, often working excruciatingly long hours. And while these companies drew in massive profits, their own people did not gain the benefit nor were their customers aware of where their clothes came from.
She decided to do it differently, and Adah was born – an ethical, zero waste, handloom fashion brand


SOURCING- Fabrics are sourced from different parts of India and directly from the weavers. No middlemen involved. Weavers are always paid the right amount for their effort and time.

ZERO WASTE: Everything we use, we use fully. Nothing goes into our bins.

WHO MADE YOUR CLOTHES?: Our garments are produced by multiple tailors, each of whom is credited for the garment they have made. When you purchase from us, we tell you who made your clothes.

The Summer House

The Summer House employs 952 artisans and focuses on sustainability with 23.87% of its garments made from handwoven fabrics. This includes 1398.2 meters of khadi ordered, a process that involves spinning yarn by hand and weaving the fabric without electricity, emphasizing traditional techniques and environmental consciousness.

Artisan Partnership

The brand's greatest passion is working with rural artisans to sustain traditional craft techniques and textiles. By directly collaborating with artisans or partnering with local NGOs that support them, The Summer House helps protect craft communities from exploitative practices. To date, they maintain ongoing partnerships with 17 craft clusters across India, enabling them to design original textiles and handmade garments that bridge ancient craftsmanship with modern wardrobes.

Sustainability

The Summer House is committed to high quality, responsibly made fabrics, preferring handwoven, organic, and innovative materials such as ECONYL regenerated nylon and ethical tencel. They continuously seek innovative ways to maintain the highest ethical and environmental standards.

Focus on Quality

Mindful fashion is central to The Summer House, where post-sale garment life and care are crucial. Their clothes are designed to last, seen as heritage pieces to be cherished and passed on to future generations. All garments are suitable for machine or hand washing and do not require dry cleaning.

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