Weaving hope for the people and planet, we are sharing our humble impact created within less than a year!
ReSari is stitching sustainability & changing lives, one thread at a time.
ReSari is stitching sustainability & changing lives, one thread at a time.
ReSari is an aspiring Social Enterprise (SE) based in Malaysia, dedicated to transforming textile waste into meaningful impact. Rooted in sustainability and social empowerment, ReSari upcycles preloved sarees into beautiful, handcrafted lifestyle products to keep the fabrics away from the Landfills (SDG12), while creating dignified income opportunities for women from marginalized communities (SDG8), including refugees and domestic workers.
Our mission is twofold: to reduce textile waste through creative reuse and to uplift women by equipping them with tailoring skills and fair employment. Every ReSari product carries a story of hope, resilience, and second chances -reflecting our core belief that fashion can be both beautiful and responsible.
A trainer and coach by profession, founder of NGO to develop young women in leadership, and a staunch advocate of ESG and SDG.
Salinee has trained more than 1000 women to launch their business through Entrepreneurship coaching and educated many young people on the importance of localizing SDGs. Through ReSari Salinee has envisioned to align her passion and purpose perfectly.
Coaching women on Entrepreneurship and at the same time focusing on Circular Economy one stitch at a time. Giving women hope that they can be independent and earn decent income through passion, patience and perseverance.
Even the smallest fabric scraps are repurposed into accessories, making our production as close to zero-waste as possible.
ReSari has been warmly received at local markets, sustainability driven events, and CSR events, with growing interest in corporate gifts that make a real impact. ReSari is a Sustainability partner of a strong women business network.
ReSari isn’t just fashion ~ it’s a powerful impact. Together, we stitch a better future.
While many admire upcycled products, some still associate “preloved” with “used.” ReSari works to redefine this as unique, soulful, and conscious living.
Handcrafted, ethical products come at a fair price. Educating customers on the value behind the price tag-skill, sustainability, and social good-is a continuous journey.
Scaling up without losing our handmade touch and social mission takes care and planning. Each new step is taken with intention.
01. Cultural Soul
Sarees aren’t just fabric-they carry emotion, heritage, and memory. ReSari honours this legacy while giving it new purpose.
02. Storytelling as Strategy
We don’t just sell products-we share journeys. Each item comes with its own narrative, connecting people to the maker, the mission, and the material.
03. Sustainability with Style
Our products are eye-catching, practical, and proudly sustainable-proving that conscious living can be beautiful & give a profound hope-both for the women who make them and people who buy them.
As ReSari is weaving hope for the people and planet, we are sharing our humble impact created within less than a year!
With over 600 upcycled products, 200+ hours of dignified work created, over a tonne of sarees saved from the landfills & more than 10 women empowered ReSari is stitching sustainability & changing lives, one thread at a time.
At ReSari, every thread tells a story-of hope, change, and purpose. Our Impact Report isn’t just numbers. It’s about the lives we touch and the waste we save, together. From upcycled textiles to empowered women seamstresses, each product carries real impact.
This report reflects our past, present, and future journey!
It’s not just our story - it’s yours too.
• Handcrafted from upcycled sarees, these vibrant potli bags are perfect for door gifts, presents or personal use.
• Each piece supports women artisans from marginalized communities, offering fair wages & preserving traditional sewing skills.
• A conscious choice to reduce textile waste and empower livelihoods.
Comes in various sizes, Contact us for bulk orders!
• Compact, durable and stylish - our zip pouches are ideal for everyday essentials & travelling purpose.
• Made from pre-loved sarees, they promote circular fashion & responsible consumption.
• Every purchase helps create meaningful jobs for women, contributing to ethical supply chains and reduced landfill waste.
• Spacious, stylish, & sustainable
• Made from layered saree fabrics for extra strength.
• Designed for daily use, they replace plastic bags and minimize fabric waste. Your tote empowers a woman seamstress and supports local green economies.
• Protect your device in style with our padded laptop sleeves crafted from repurposed sarees.
• Designed with functionality and sustainability in mind, they support decent work & reduce dependence on virgin materials.
• Ideal for eco-conscious professionals.
• Personal Accessories - Scrunchies made from Preloved Sarees advocates zero-waste fashion where no Saree scraps are wasted in the sustainable fashion process.
• Jewelry Pouches - Elegant fabric pouches to store jewelry great add-on for wedding or corporate gift sets..
• Eye mask - Stylish and comfy eye masks are becoming our clients favorite for travel comfort.
• Our ReSari Home Decor Collection breathes new life into preloved sarees, transforming their vibrant colors and intricate patterns into elegant party hangings, curtains, and pillowcases that add soul to your living spaces.
Each ReSari item carries a story-from the hands that made it to the saree that once danced at a wedding or celebration. From Sarees to Second Chances. Every thread has a story.
#ReSari #ThreadsOfHope.
We work closely with aspiring women tailors-many of them striving to make a decent income and living through the art of tailoring-helping them learn, earn, and grow through skill-building and dignity-driven income.
Customer
"Found the perfect Eco-friendly Deepavali gift for my son's pre-school Teachers from Resari"
Customer
Just got my hands on the most beautiful set of scrunchies from Resari each one carries a story. They don't just upcycle old sarees into gorgeous bags, dresses, and accessories... they also create opportunities for women from tough backgrounds, especially those in the B40 community. "Style that empowers. Threads that heal" So proud to support something that looks good and does good.
Customer
I gifted this bag i bought from Resari, to my Mom and she loved it. This is so comfortable to carry and nice quality were it can hold the weight as well... Thank you Salinee for awesome product.
Customer
A Gorgeous outcome of a beloved engagement saree.. Life is about sustainability! Thanks to Salinee for transforming one dream to another ! Kudos to Resari.
