The Kapda Project joins Cheeky-Fit: upcycled denim bags from Nagpur go global
Nagpur's zero-waste bag label lists its reclaimed-denim slings and totes on Cheeky, shipped duty-paid to shoppers in 22+ countries at 0% seller commission.
Key facts
- Announcement
- The Kapda Project (TKP) joins the Cheeky-Fit marketplace as a seller
- Date
- October 15, 2026
- Who
- The Kapda Project, founded by Amod Kulkarni in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
- What
- Handmade bags cut from reclaimed dark blue and black denim; every piece is one of a kind
- Launch pieces
- Axis Patchwork Sling ($30), Strata Patchwork Sling ($30), Axis Patchwork Tote ($32), Mosaic Patchwork Tote ($32)
- Where to buy
- cheeky-fit.com/shop/designers/the-kapda-project and the Cheeky app
- Reach
- 22+ countries, delivered duty-paid; the real courier price and arrival date are shown before payment
- Commission
- 0% on new brand-to-consumer goods
Nagpur, India — October 15, 2026 — Cheeky-Fit Inc. today announced that The Kapda Project, the Nagpur-based label that turns discarded textile waste into handmade bags, has joined the Cheeky marketplace as a seller. Its reclaimed-denim slings and totes are available now at cheeky-fit.com/shop/designers/the-kapda-project and in the Cheeky app for iOS and Android, shipped duty-paid to shoppers in 22+ countries.
The Kapda Project started with founder Amod Kulkarni experimenting with discarded fabrics and one idea: nothing should go to waste. The label collects leftover and discarded fabric from textile industries and has it cut and stitched by artisans in India, so each bag carries the natural variation of its denim and no two are identical. Before bags, the brand's patchwork work included the "Vir Vastra" collection it styled for comedian Vir Das's shows, upcycled aprons for PCO Bombay's "An Ode to Textiles" cocktail menu, and the kurtas the Melooha team wore on Shark Tank India season 3.
On Cheeky, The Kapda Project sells direct and keeps the full value of every sale. Orders are picked up from the brand's own address in Nagpur, the courier is booked automatically, and the shopper sees the delivery price and arrival date before paying. Cheeky's machine learning engine, CheekyML, reads each listing by meaning, so a search for "upcycled denim crossbody" or "sustainable tote" finds the pieces without the brand having to guess at keywords.
"The Kapda Project makes the case for upcycled fashion without a lecture: the bags are simply good, and the material story is right there in the seams," said Jaideep Pande, Co-Founder and Head of Business at Cheeky-Fit. "Nagpur has quietly become a source of brands we want the rest of the world to find. Drift was the first; The Kapda Project is next, and 0% commission means every dollar a shopper spends goes to the people who made the bag."
What makes The Kapda Project distinctive
Material. Every launch piece is cut from reclaimed dark blue and black denim only, so the palette is consistent while each wash and texture varies. The brand's stated practice is to collect upcycled waste from textile industries and manufacture ethically with artisans in India.
Construction. The Axis pieces use vertical panels, the Strata sling uses horizontal panels, and the Mosaic tote uses an asymmetric geometric composition. All are finished with black straps or handles, a secure main compartment and the brand's signature off-white canvas label.
Price. Slings are $30 and totes are $32 on Cheeky, with shipping and any duties quoted before checkout rather than on delivery.
Track record. According to the brand, its partners include Moonshine Meads, Pass Code Hospitality, PCO Bombay and Melooha, for whom it has made upcycled tote bags, delivery bags, aprons and custom kurtas.
The launch pieces
All four pieces are in stock at launch. More of the brand's range, including its messenger, grid and pivot bags, is expected to follow.
About The Kapda Project
The Kapda Project (TKP) is a sustainable fashion label from Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, founded by Amod Kulkarni. It redirects discarded fabric into handmade bags and patchwork apparel made by artisans in India, under the line "Sustainability For All". Its team includes Creative Director Sanyukta Adhikary and Lead Designer Kiran Sadhwani. thekapdaproject.com · @the.kapda.project
About Cheeky-Fit
Cheeky is an AI-native closet app with a global fashion marketplace, built by Cheeky-Fit Inc. Brands sell direct at 0% seller commission, with duty-paid delivery to 22+ countries and courier-integrated checkout that shows the real shipping price before payment. www.cheeky-fit.com
Media contact
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Frequently asked questions
What did Cheeky-Fit and The Kapda Project announce?
On October 15, 2026, The Kapda Project joined the Cheeky-Fit marketplace as a seller. Its upcycled denim bags are now sold on cheeky-fit.com and in the Cheeky app at 0% seller commission.
What is The Kapda Project?
A sustainable fashion label based in Nagpur, India, founded by Amod Kulkarni, that turns discarded textile waste and leftover denim into handmade bags and patchwork apparel. thekapdaproject.com
What are The Kapda Project bags made of?
Reclaimed dark blue and black denim, recovered from textile waste and stitched into patchwork panels by artisans in India. Natural variation in the denim means no two bags are identical.
Which Kapda Project bags are on Cheeky, and what do they cost?
Four pieces at launch: the Axis Patchwork Sling and Strata Patchwork Sling at $30 each, and the Axis Patchwork Tote and Mosaic Patchwork Tote at $32 each.
Where can I buy The Kapda Project bags?
At cheeky-fit.com/shop/designers/the-kapda-project, in the Cheeky app for iOS and Android, or directly from thekapdaproject.com in India.
Does Cheeky ship The Kapda Project bags outside India?
Yes. Cheeky delivers duty-paid to 22+ countries, including the United States, and shows the courier price and arrival date before you pay.
How much commission does Cheeky-Fit charge The Kapda Project?
0% on new brand-to-consumer goods. The brand keeps the full value of its sales.