5 Women Entrepreneurs Redefining Sustainable Clothing in India

By: Ayushi Dutta, Correspondent

The Summer House – Rekha Datla

Rekha Datla is the co-founder of The Summer House, a sustainable lifestyle brand that showcases ethical and handcrafted methods in a modern style. Shivangini Padhiyar and Rekha Datla launched the company in 2015. They find environmentally friendly materials from all over India, including organic cotton, and collaborate with a cooperative in Gujarat to spin the fibers into yarn, which is subsequently woven by hand into garments.

Rekha, who previously owned a Bangalore store, met Shivangini Padhiyar and launched The Summer House website in February 2015. The brand is known for its quality, tailoring, and eco-conscious aesthetic, with fabrics primarily handmade or organically grown. They design and manufacture in small batches.