OUR STORY
Built in New York and bred in New Delhi, Swiatlo is an international fashion brand with a love for global craft and cultural exchange. We believe in unabashed self-expression via uniquely designed and ethically produced small batch collections
Our mission is twofold: to adorn you in high-quality well-designed colorful forever pieces, and to contribute to sustaining indigenous craft techniques while supporting women makers in India. We are honored to have you with us on this journey!

Meet Our Founder
SWIATLO: “LIGHT, TO ILLUMINATE” IN POLISH. Swiatlo was founded in 2019 by Parsons alumni Elizabeth Hartman, an American with Polish heritage. While working in NYC for major brands such as Kenneth Cole and Ralph Lauren, she took a break from corporate life to visit India and learn about craft textiles. As an avid seamstress since childhood with a passion for pattern making, Elizabeth felt drawn to the devotion and dedication present amongst the artisans during the acts of handmaking. The intrinsic eco-awareness of Indian craft and the vibrancy of Indian culture inspired her to begin her own venture in an effort to support hand makers and elevate Indian craft textiles on a global scale. Every piece we produced has been designed with intention by Elizabeth herself, with an east-meets-west aesthetic combining the colorful intricacy of Indian craft with classic western silhouettes. Day-to-night forever pieces stitched by happy hands.
Stockists: Exclusive styles available at these global boutiques
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The Canvas NYC
250 Bowery, NYC, USA
"The Slowest Fashion in Town"
The Canvas stocks purpose-driven brands which fulfill a variety of the UN's sustainable development goals. Find our patchwork upcycled denim wrap jackets, unisex blockprint mix shirts and select resaree styles in-store and online
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RaysTogether.com
New Jersey, USA
The Rays Together online marketplace showcases a variety of products from vetted social enterprises providing economic development opportunities to artisan communities. Exclusive one-of-a-kind upcycled saree kaftan styles available on their platform.
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ReFash
Global E-tailer
The world's first platform for upcycled fashion. Our upcycled saree collection launched on ReFash: one-of-a-kind shrug styles stitched by MasterG womens' unit in Okhla, New Delhi.
"When we see the hand in a garment we see divinity manifest. We are supporting those who channel Source into our physical world”


