Roopa Pemmaraju’s Namesake Label Is a Love Letter to Indian Artisans

Skilled artisans in India have long been quiet heroes in the fashion industry. We’ve seen their impressive embroideries and beadwork on the runway, on the red carpet and on the rack at luxury retailers — but the glimmer and sparkle can be deceiving: Though the quality of this handiwork is incredibly high, it’s been reported how that treatment of the workers responsible for it is not. Designer Roopa Pemmaraju wanted to change that. She founded her namesake brand in 2012 as a love letter to these Indian artisans, who are often forgotten or cast aside in the global supply chain…. Read Full Article