Nesavaali
Nesavaali is a British womenswear brand that fuses Indian regional textile craft with contemporary design. Founded by designer Shangami, it makes handcrafted clothing and accessories for urban women.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Founder and designer | Shangami |
| Craft focus | Indian regional textiles, hand block printing |
| Registered office | Romford, United Kingdom |
| Website | nesavaali.com |
What is Nesavaali?
Nesavaali is a UK fashion brand created by founder and designer Shangami, who grew up between Tamil roots at home and a London design education. The name, written நெசவாளி in Tamil, honours the weaver, and the brand describes itself as a fusion fashion label for modern urban women.
Products and positioning
Nesavaali starts each design with the textile and its technique, stating that it designs around the textile rather than in spite of it. Pieces use Indian regional methods such as hand block printing, and each garment is meant to credit the maker and the craft.
- Handcrafted womenswear and accessories
- Collections grouped by lifestyle: Cultural Leader, Corporate Authority, Creative Powerhouse, Global Nomad and Cultural Modernist
- Limited capsule collections
- Items such as tailored trousers and embroidered lehenga maxi skirts
Distribution
The brand sells through its own webshop and has been offered on ASOS and stocked at Wolf and Badger in London. It positions itself as slow fashion, with a focus on ethical production and low waste.
Why it matters
Nesavaali is part of a wave of British diaspora labels that bring South Asian craft techniques into contemporary workwear and occasionwear, giving visibility to artisanal textile skills in mainstream retail.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Nesavaali?
Nesavaali was founded by designer Shangami, who combines her Tamil heritage with a London design education.
What does Nesavaali sell?
It sells handcrafted womenswear and accessories that fuse Indian regional craft, such as hand block printing, with contemporary design.