About Us

We believe at SomaRiya that every thread has a tale to tell—the tale of heritage, craftsmanship, and conscious living. Seeded in 2018, SomaRiya came into being out of a deep love for textile traditions of India and a yearning to take these eco-friendly, handcrafted offerings to a global platform.

Our journey took shape out of love for hand block printing, which is a 500-year-old art form and represents the very soul of Indian artistry. Using natural vegetable dyes on sustainable fabric creates pieces that are timeless and kindness to the skin and planet alike. Every product is made with the utmost care, using traditional methods combined with very modern designs that appeal to an urban consumer while acknowledging the ancient legacy.

With its headquarters in Navi Mumbai, the flagship store averts curiously into quality, sustainability, and cultural pride. Yet that is just one half of it — we coordinate with a network of more than 3,000 artisans all over India, providing them with a platform but joining with them in an equal partnership. We lend design support and quality advice, offer them proper bargaining power, and thus elevate the hand behind every soul-ful creation.

SomaRiya is led by founders Gaurav Pandya, a seasoned textile and marketing professional with decades of experience in global fashion brands, and Riya Pandya, an expert in international travel and customer experience. Together, they bring a perfect blend of industry insight and heartfelt purpose to every decision made at SomaRiya.

Our mission is simple yet profound — to celebrate India’s cultural wealth, promote sustainability, and support the artisan communities who are the true heroes behind our brand.