Why vintage saris make the perfect fabric

Back in 1934, when Sanzo Wada published his now-famous colour guide, mixing colours wasn’t exactly the norm. He made it easy to see how different colours could work beautifully side by side, presenting 348 inspiring colour combinations. A tiny dictionary filled with colours instead of words. 

Back in the day, people didn’t casually pair a pink leopard rug with a sage green lamp, something we’d happily do at Doing Goods.  

Fast forward to now, our community loves that perfectly imperfect mix that feels personal and alive. In the case of Sari Sari, vintage sari fabrics are carefully stitched into new shapes, becoming handmade treasures within our collection.  

Each Sari Sari bag is a reminder that great style doesn’t come frome playing it safe, it comes from experimenting, mixing, and styling in a way that feels right. 

In both Japanese and Indian traditions, colour has always been expressive. Think red with orange and green, or yellow with purple. Combinations that shouldn’t work, but somehow just do. The beauty of Wada’s little dictionary is that it invites everyone to play, not just trained designers. It sparks that feeling of: why didn’t I think of that? 

The Sari Sari brings this spirit to life through a range of designs. From the perfect airport companion, the Ava Ava bag, to everyday essentials like the Coco Coco laptop bag. Heading out for dinner? Meet the Gemma Gemma bag. Planning a weekend away? The Nora Nora bag has you covered, paired perfectly with the Gia Gia travel bag for your toiletries. And the list goes on.   

It’s easy to see why Sari Sari feels so at home within Doing Goods. Each piece is nostalgic yet fresh, with a one-of-a-kind mission. The collection on our website keeps growing with new designs, released in drops throughout the year. Once worn, now ready to be loved forever. Or all over again ❤️