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Mindful Designer and the founder of Mati, Fatima K. Punjabi
Fatima K. Punjabi is the founder and designer of Mati which is the brainchild of designer Fatima K. Punjaabi, who uses her designs to express her own casual style. The company is known for its relaxed silhouettes. The designs have an inherent rawness to them and are influenced by nature and earthy, natural colors. In Sanskrit, the word mati means soil. Soil can be molded into a variety of forms. As a representation of her particular style, designer Fatima K. Punjaabi incorporates this element into her clothing.
Fatima K. Punjaabi has completed her dress design and manufacturing diploma. Fatima began her career as a copywriter for the marketing agency Lowe Libya. She decided to take a professional degree with Sophia’s College to further hone her talents as a professional after realizing she was made for fashion.
Mati is a vegan brand that has been approved by Peta. Mati values sustainable fabrics and elegant design, and collaborates with the handloom industry to create ready-to-wear clothing that are true to the slow fashion movement. The company is known for its simplistic patterns and fluid, flattering lines that are flattering on all body types.
Mati has gotten a lot of attention from the international market for its unique and smart apparel solutions. MATI’s natural clothing are preferred by buyers in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Russia, Korea, and Japan, among others. Along with two production units and a studio, the company has retail locations in Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmadabad, Kolkata, and Delhi. The company is also diversifying into other categories such as men’s wear, children’s wear, and accessories, giving it an unrivaled advantage over other worldwide design houses.