Donors give
Our generous donors donate sarees in good condition to these libraries.
Our Initiatives
Saree Library
Gramshree’s Saree Library is where women can have access to premium sarees at no cost.
830+women benefitted in rural and lower-income Gujarat
Saree Library
Bringing the joy of a saree within reach
India is renowned as a land of diverse cultures, ethnicities and beliefs coexisting in harmony and love. There is an assorted range of clothing people wear across the national landscape.
Being one of the essential pieces of ethnic clothing, the saree has been proudly worn by women across India in several fashions. Thus came the inception of the Saree Library.
As much as Indian women cherish wearing sarees, for some it is a privilege. Gramshree’s Saree Library is where women can have access to premium sarees at no cost.
How a Saree Library works
From a generous donor to a woman’s smile
Three simple steps turn a donated saree into a moment of joy for a woman in need.
Premium sarees, at no cost
Women in rural and lower-income regions of Gujarat can have access to premium sarees at no cost.
Happiness, shared
Each saree brings a sense of happiness to the lives of women who cannot otherwise afford the saree so important to every Indian woman.
Our impact
Making women smile, one saree at a time
This constant flow of making women smile and making them love their life a little more is what we aim to achieve.
With 10 such libraries (and counting) established and 830+ women benefitted in rural and lower-income regions of Gujarat, Gramshree proves to be an all-inclusive organisation, enabling marginalised women to feel empowered and joyful.
Give a saree
Share a saree, share a smile
Our Saree Libraries grow through the generosity of donors who give sarees in good condition. If you would like to donate sarees to a Saree Library, get in touch with us.
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What to give
Sarees in good condition, for women who cannot otherwise afford one.
In the news
Saree Libraries in the press
Stories about Saree Libraries, as featured in the press.
Reasons to be Cheerful
The Purposeful Beauty of India’s ‘Saree Libraries’
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Our Initiatives
Explore our other initiatives
Rather than making small contributions at the periphery, Gramshree works at the heart of the problem.
Medical Camps
Gramshree brings medical camps to women’s doorsteps with partner medical facilities and volunteers.
Learn more about Medical Camps
Khakhra Program
A 30-day skill training programme, with the support of the Share & Care Foundation, in rural stretches and urban slums of Gujarat.
Learn more about Khakhra Program
Food Security Program
An ongoing scheme that gives Gramshree’s women a year’s worth of grain and oil, repaid in easy monthly instalments.
Learn more about Food Security Program
Symbol of Gratitude
At Ramapir no Tekro, our women artisans transform discarded patches of cloth into meaningful ‘Heart Pins’.
Learn more about Symbol of Gratitude
Child Ed-support
Gramshree partners with families who adopt a child of Gramshree’s women and commit to supporting their education.
Learn more about Child Ed-supportAll initiatives
Six initiatives, one goal: to help women become self-reliant, independent and proud.
View all initiativesHelp us make more women smile
Whether you’re able to invest time or energy, everyone has a role to play in making the difference.