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Upcycled Tote Bags

About Us

Consciously colourful style, helping people and the planet. Every product is unique, upcycled from pre-loved Indian saris, and handmade by empowered women.

Priya Velusami is from South West London and founder of Pri Pri.

The business was inspired by Priya's grandmother who would visit her from India during summer holidays. She taught her to sew and also first introduced her to the zero waste concept. Every scrap of fabric would be put to use, with everything being repurposed and reused where possible.

These early memories sparked Priya's passion for colour, textiles, and sustainable style. She now runs a business designing accessories and kidswear upcycled from pre-loved Indian saris. The business also partners with a women’s empowerment charity in Mumbai, India, also the hometown of Priya’s grandmother. The charity trains underprivileged women who have often had little or no education in tailoring, upskilling them, and enabling them to gain employment at the end of their training.

Priya is passionate about creating a business that helps other women and also encourages conversations about the circular economy, demonstrating how we can create beauty from existing resources.

Founder Priya Velusami in front of a selection of upcycled Tote bagsPriya with her grandmotherTraining women in tailoring
Priya Velusami holding a F:Entrepreneur sign

Celebrating Success

Shortlisted for Sustainable Small Business of the Year 2022

Pri Pri was selected to be part of 100 impressive small businesses from across the UK to mark the official count down to Small Business Saturday UK in 2021. Priya was also chosen to be part of the 2021 F: entrepreneur campaign that was set up to show more recognition for the power of women running businesses in the UK. The business has also been recently shortlisted for the British Small Business award for Sustainable Business of the Year.

Pri Pri has also featured in many publications such as Daily Express, The Metro, Women's Weekly, and Eco 2 magazine.

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Our Products

Reviews

  • "This is a beautiful bag. I love the colours and so well made. I will definitely be recommending this to family and friends"
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    Sarah F

  • "So pleased with my wraps. They are beautiful and so easy to use. Rapid delivery. I only regret that I didn’t buy more of them!"
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    Bev

  • "We are so thrilled with our recycled wreath it ticks all the boxes, gorgeous, reusable and helping others and looks absolutely perfect on the front door."
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    Sophie

  • "I have ordered 2 of these bags. They really are lovely! Their mission makes them even lovelier! Thank you for upcycling, and empowering women by showcasing their craft."
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    Michelle

Press Comments

"From India with love: Priya Velusami has teamed up with an empowerment charity from India that upskills women from disadvantaged backgrounds."
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Apr 2021

"Meet the eco designers creating fabulous fashion from fabrics destined for the bin"
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Jun 2021

Daily Express

"Sewing our way to success: Two women share their story of turning their favourite hobby into a business"
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Apr 2021

Women's Weekly

"Passtime to Fulltime: How the pandemic made us turn hobbies into full time jobs"
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Jul 2022

Delivery

I ship all "ready to ship" items within 3 days.

Custom orders are shipped in approximately 3 weeks. If you need anything urgently, let me know and I can try to accommodate.

Postage is First Class to the UK and Airmail for international orders.

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Returns Address

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Terms and Conditions

Returns and exchange details

I would ask all customers to refer to the size guide before placing an order to minimise chances of incorrect fit.

Returns are not usually accepted, unless faulty, but I would like all customers to be fully satisfied, so please do contact me if you have any issues.

I will always strive to work with you to come to a fair resolution.

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