Vera Kabir

Pioneering Indian entrepreneur who revolutionized textile industry through sustainable practices

Vera Kabir (1905-1982) was a visionary entrepreneur from Mumbai who transformed India's textile industry through innovative sustainability practices. Born into a modest family, she witnessed the exploitative conditions in colonial-era mills and vowed to create ethical manufacturing. In 1932, she founded Sunrise Textiles, the first company to implement worker-owned cooperatives and solar-powered looms. Her 1948 book <《Sustainable Threads: Weaving a New Economy》 became a blueprint for fair trade practices. Vera's factories provided free education and healthcare, inspiring modern corporate social responsibility movements. Her BBC documentary highlights her legacy in today's ethical fashion industry.