About Tara Sartoria

I grew up near a 1,000-year-old silk village in Vietnam. My grandmother's most prized possessions were her silk pants and blouses. She wore them, cared for them, and kept them for decades. That love for silk never left me.

A scholarship took me overseas. I completed a PhD in Information Systems in Australia, then received the Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowship, jointly awarded by the British Academy and the Royal Society, to continue research on how technology and economic opportunity support poverty alleviation. That work took me to 23 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, working with the United Nations, USAID, and the Asian Development Bank.

Over time, I realized I wanted to create something tangible and grounded: a real impact in communities, not just a report on a shelf. Tara Sartoria was born from that vision. My goal is to build modern, sustainable businesses rooted in heritage craft, and eventually enable other women to replicate this model, creating a ripple effect of women-led enterprises that blend tradition and innovation, expand opportunities for women, and uplift communities.

Tara Sartoria is a women-owned, US-based silk brand. We source 27 momme artisan mulberry silk, woven on traditional looms in Vietnam's historic silk villages, then hand-finished using French seam construction.

We make sizes XS to 4XL. Same silk at every size. Same French seams. Same quality. Because we believe luxury should be for everyone.

We donate 10% of profits to fund university scholarships and microfinance loans for women in disadvantaged communities. When these women succeed, they lift the hopes and dreams of the whole community.

Our commitment to sustainability is built into every detail: instead of disposable cardboard boxes, every garment arrives in a handcrafted silk pouch that doubles as a travel bag, a wash bag, or a gift wrap. Nothing wasted.

We have been featured by Oprah Daily, FashionBeans, and GQ Australia. Our customers rate us 4.8 stars across hundreds of reviews.

The name carries the mission. Tara is named after the Buddhist goddess of compassion and protection. Sartoria is the Italian word for a tailor's workshop, an homage to the handmade artistry that defines our clothing.

If you care about what you own and who made it, you are exactly who this brand is for.

With love,
Tara