Introducing the Batua by Vyakti India — a reimagining of the classic Indian purse, steeped in tradition and designed for today’s conscious world. Inspired by the age-old batua once carried by our grandfathers, this modern-day version stays true to its essence while embracing sustainable innovation.
This Father’s Day, skip the clichés and gift your dad something functional, sustainable, and full of purpose. At Vyakti India, we believe great design and planet-conscious living can go hand in hand — and these top 3 picks are perfect for the dad who does it all (and carries it all too).
We’re excited to announce that Vyakti India will be showcasing our sustainable luxury collection at the GreenR outlet in Greater Kailash this weekend! After our successful display at the GreenR. Vasant Vihar, we’re bringing our eco-friendly, plant-based leather products to a new location, and we can’t wait to meet you in person.
Naksh is a sleek, modular cross-body mobile phone case designed with both style and functionality in mind. Made from premium vegan cactus leather, specifically Desserto, this phone case is a perfect example of eco-conscious fashion.
The Met Gala 2025 was a night of star-studded glamour, but it also brought the conversation on sustainability front and center. Amid the extravagance, there were moments that made us proud, and others that left us questioning fashion’s true impact on the planet.
What we truly need is not resurrection — but recovery. The focus needs to shift from creating new species to protecting and restoring what is left. We need to save our forests, revive dying ecosystems, protect endangered wildlife, and repair the damage we’ve already caused.
Brazil’s infrastructure secretary, Adler Silveira, insists it’s a “sustainable highway” that benefits both the people and the summit. But local residents tell a different story. Farmers like Claudio Verequete are left struggling as their land, crops, and income vanish under construction rubble. The road’s design, with towering walls on both sides, also cuts off access for nearby communities, making it a convenience only for the privileged few.
The risk of disease transmission is just one part of the problem. The dairy industry also subjects cows to unethical practices, from forced impregnation to separating calves from their mothers at birth. If the idea of consuming milk from a sick cow sounds unsettling, so should the reality of how dairy is produced.
This recent incident, however, has forced people to confront an uncomfortable reality—why do we react with horror to the idea of consuming dogs but continue to turn a blind eye to the suffering of cows, chickens, pigs, and other animals in the meat industry?
A major yet often overlooked contributor to deforestation is the leather industry. The demand for cattle grazing land has led to extensive tree cover loss, with a significant portion of agricultural deforestation linked to cattle pastures . This practice not only destroys natural habitats but also displaces indigenous communities and increases carbon emissions, further accelerating climate change.
Holi, the festival of colors, brings joy and celebration across India. However, while people enjoy the festivities, street animals face significant risks during this time. The use of synthetic colors, loud noises, and water balloons can harm animals, leading to health issues, stress, and even cruelty.