About Us

Past Present

In the Heart of Handspun Stories
We are not just a clothing brand—we are a movement. Born from the timeless rhythm of India’s handlooms, we craft garments that honor the quiet strength of slow living, the raw beauty of imperfection, and the human hands that make it possible. Our story begins in the spinning clusters of Gondal, where every thread is shaped with patience, every weave carries resilience, and every stitch holds the calm that follows chaos.

Why Past Present?
Our name embodies our philosophy: tradition is the foundation of tomorrow. We bridge India’s cultural legacy with modern design, weaving ethics from the past into clothing for the present. Khadi, born from Gandhi’s revolutionary Swadeshi movement, meets brutalist minimalism. Centuries-old crafts like Kantha stitching and hand-spinning are reimagined for today’s seeker of stillness. Here, heritage is not history—it’s a living, breathing force.

Khadi: The Soul of Our Craft
Khadi is not a fabric, it is a revolution. A process rooted in dignity and self-reliance, it is cloth woven entirely by hand: hand-spun yarn, handloomed with care. We use 100% authentic Khadi from Gondal, free of powerlooms or shortcuts. From featherlight cotton for summer tunics to rugged khadi denim for structured silhouettes, we celebrate every slub, every irregularity, every whisper of the artisan’s touch. This is cloth that breathes, ages, and tells stories.

We Aim to Be India’s Biggest Luxury Khadi Brand
At Past Present, we are building more than a label, we are shaping a legacy. Our ambition is bold: to become India’s foremost luxury Khadi brand, rooted in ethics, artistry, and evolution. By championing rural craftsmanship and redefining heritage through radical simplicity, we’re elevating Khadi into the future of Indian fashion.

Slow Fashion is Our Promise
In a world obsessed with speed, we choose stillness. We do not chase trends. We do not produce in excess. Every garment is ethically made in small batches by artisans paid fairly and empowered to preserve their craft. Our designs are intentional: versatile, timeless pieces that transition seamlessly from work to wander. Clothes that age with grace, like a well-loved book.

The Artisan’s Hand is Our Signature
Our clothes are canvases for India’s living crafts. Kantha stitches trace stories on pockets, selvedge edges frame hems like raw poetry, and asymmetrical appliqués nod to the beauty of imbalance. These details are not embellishments, they are tributes to the artisans who pour generations of skill into every piece. When you wear our clothes, you wear their pride.

Calmness After Chaos: Our Design Philosophy
We find beauty in contrast. Inspired by the quiet moments after a storm, our aesthetic merges brutalist honesty with serene simplicity, raw, unfinished edges meet clean silhouettes; rugged khadi denim softens into fluid drape. Our clothes are designed to ground you. To be both armor and solace in a chaotic world.

For the Everyday Seeker of Stillness
Our collections are for those who believe clothing should feel like a deep breath. Urban professionals who crave comfort without compromise. Travelers who pack light but dream deep. Artists who find magic in the mundane. If you value stories over labels, and craft over clutter, you belong here.

Our Pledge

Zero Exploitation: Every artisan is a partner, never a cog in a machine.

Zero Waste: Offcuts become patchwork accents; damaged pieces are repaired, not discarded.

Zero Greenwashing: We are transparent from loom to label.

Join the Slow Weave
This is more than fashion. It is a return to what clothing was meant to be: Functional art. Wearable poetry. A rebellion against the rush.

“We don’t dress bodies—we honor hands.”
Parth&Paddy, Founder

Past Present
Handspun in India. Worn in Peace.