A LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER
Some dreams are woven.
Mine began in the heart of India.
Raginee Srivastava
FOUNDER · HOUSE OF SHRIVARYA
I · ROOTS
Roots
I was born in Salempur, a small town where traditions were not reserved for special occasions. They were woven into everyday life. Festivals brought families together, sarees marked celebrations, and every ritual carried meaning. Long before I understood business, I understood the value of culture.
My academic journey took me into science. I pursued an M.Sc. in Environmental Science, became a Research Fellow at IIT (BHU), Varanasi, and later began my career as a science teacher. Yet while science taught me to appreciate precision and purpose, my heart was always drawn toward India's living heritage — its crafts, textiles, and the stories hidden within every weave.
Living and working around Banaras profoundly shaped me. I spent time understanding the world behind the beautiful sarees we admire. I met weavers whose hands carried knowledge passed down through generations. I saw extraordinary craftsmanship — but I also witnessed the challenges these artisans faced. The creators of India's most treasured textiles often received the smallest share of its value.
II · THE QUESTION
The question
“Why should the hands that create beauty struggle, while middle layers capture most of its worth?”
III · THE WEAVING OF A VISION
The Weaving of a Vision
That question stayed with me. The answer slowly became a purpose.
Marriage brought me into a family deeply rooted in culture, traditions, and celebrations. Every festival was embraced with devotion, every occasion celebrated with warmth, and every saree carried memories beyond fashion. Those experiences strengthened a belief I had carried since childhood — tradition and modernity are not opposites. They can beautifully coexist.
Growing up, I always loved fashion. Not fashion that changes every season, but fashion that carries identity, confidence, and heritage. I believed every woman should be able to express her individuality while staying connected to her roots.
Over time, these experiences came together to form a single vision. House of Shrivarya was born from that vision.
THE PATH HERE
From Salempur to the Loom
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CHILDHOOD
Born in Salempur, raised on ritual & textile
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ACADEMIA
M.Sc. Environmental Science
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RESEARCH
Research Fellow, IIT (BHU), Varanasi
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VOCATION
Science teacher by career
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AWAKENING
Years among the weavers of Banaras
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PURPOSE
House of Shrivarya is founded
IV · WHAT WE STAND FOR
A VISION, NOT JUST A BRAND
What House of Shrivarya Stands For
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Preserve India's weaving heritage for generations to come.
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Connect customers directly with artisan communities.
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Reduce unnecessary middle layers, creating greater value for weaving families.
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Celebrate festivals, culture and traditions with pride.
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Empower every woman to feel elegant, confident, and authentically herself — in fashion that carries identity, not just trend.
V · THE PROMISE
MORE THAN A BRAND
The Promise
A bridge between
generations, between
artisans and modern
wardrobes, between
heritage and
contemporary style.
Every Banarasi, Kanchipuram, Maheshwari, Chanderi, Jamdani, Bandhani, or Chikankari creation featured here carries the story of skilled hands, centuries of tradition, and communities dedicated to keeping India's textile legacy alive.
- Banarasi
- Kanchipuram
- Maheshwari
- Chanderi
- Jamdani
- Bandhani
- Chikankari
When you choose a Shrivarya creation, you become part of that story.
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You support a weaver.
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You preserve a tradition.
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You celebrate a culture.
And together, we ensure that India's extraordinary heritage continues to thrive for generations to come.
With gratitude,
Raginee Srivastava
FOUNDER, HOUSE OF SHRIVARYA
The heritage she carries
“House of Shrivarya is not just about what a woman wears. It is about the heritage she carries, the artisans she supports, and the story she chooses to tell.”
FASHION MAY CHANGE WITH TIME — HERITAGE NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE