India, Feb. 12 -- Bhavini Parikh's start-up Bunko Junko creates trendy statement pieces with upcycled fabrics and waste generated by the fashion industry, Paromita Pain writes

A Bunko Junko product is distinct. Its bright colours, modern designs and upcycled materials are a testimony to founder Bhavini Parikh's zeal for social entrepreneurship and sustainable fashion. "We design, deconstruct and develop exclusive garments using industrial waste, dead stocks and sustainable material," she says. "Every product has its own story, and no two products are the same."

Parikh, a textile artist and fashion designer, is the founder and creative director of Bunko Junko and the Dezine Life Social Welfare Foundation. Through both organisations, she ...