From Fabric to Memoir: Stitching Together a Life of Meaning | Shailini Sheth | The Literature Lounge

In this soulful episode, Mohua speaks with Shailini Sheth Amin—architect, designer, and the founder of Moral Fibre, an ethical fashion company rooted in Gandhian philosophy. Their conversation begins with Shailini’s work in sustainable fashion and expands into a moving exploration of her debut memoir, Fit In, Stand Out, Walk: Stories from a Pushed Away Hill.

At the heart of the memoir is Neelima, an orphan from Mumbai navigating tides of loss, resilience, and reinvention in an ever-shifting world.

Shailini speaks with deep conviction about how khadi is more than just cloth—it’s a metaphor for self-reliance, sustainability, and dignity of labor. We learn how Moral Fibre was born out of a desire to offer an alternative—a way to produce fashion that respects both people and the planet.

This episode is a quiet rebellion against the throwaway culture of today, and a meditation on how story, fabric, and purpose can come together to create lasting change.