Getting started

How Rewa works

Everything you need to buy and sell pre-loved Indian wear with confidence — from your first listing to a safe handover.

01
Create your profile
Add a photo, your city, state and ZIP, and a short bio. Complete profiles get far more replies.
02
List in a couple of minutes
Snap a few photos, pick a category, add size and condition, and set your price in dollars.
03
Chat and agree
Buyers message you in the app. Agree on a price and a safe local meeting spot.
04
Mark sold and get reviewed
Mark the item sold in chat so the buyer can leave a review — reviews unlock trust badges.

What sells best

Bridal and party lehengas in great condition — the highest demand category.
Silk and designer sarees, especially Banarasi, Kanjivaram and organza.
Kids' festive wear, worn once and outgrown.
Sherwanis and Nehru jackets in the weeks before wedding season.
Sets sell faster than single pieces — include the blouse, dupatta and petticoat.

A good starting point is 40–60% of what you originally paid for lightly worn pieces.
Search Rewa for similar items and price just under the closest match.
Round numbers ($120) read cleaner than odd ones ($117).
Leave a little room to negotiate — most buyers will offer.
Bundle matching accessories instead of discounting the main piece.

Shoot in daylight near a window; skip flash and heavy filters.
Use a plain background so the embroidery and colour read true.
Include a full-length shot, a close-up of the fabric and one of the work or zari.
Photograph any flaw honestly — stains, missing beads, altered hems.
Add a photo of the item worn or on a hanger so buyers can judge the drape.

Put the piece and the fabric in the title: “Red Banarasi silk saree with zari border”.
Say the size, how many times it was worn, and whether it's been altered or dry cleaned.
Keep the description under 800 characters — clear beats long.
Mention pickup area so nearby buyers can find you in radius search.

Meet in a busy public place during daylight — many police stations have exchange zones.
Bring someone with you, and share your meeting details with a friend.
Keep all conversation inside Rewa so there's a record.
Prefer cash or a trusted in-person payment app at handover. Never send gift cards or wire money.
Never share your bank login, one-time codes, or personal documents.
Inspect the item before paying. If something feels off, walk away and report it to support.