About Us
About Me – The Story Behind Pangean Wear
"We're all Pangean," said Sally, a classmate in my AP Spanish class during my senior year of high school.
It was just another dry afternoon until we got into a random off-topic convo, trying to guess everyone’s ethnic background. It was a diverse class, and most people were hard to pinpoint. Then, Sally shouted,
“We’re all Pangean!”
That comment stuck with me—since May 2010.
Where It All Started
Rewind to 1999.
I was a little kid at Walmart with my parents in Fresno, CA, shopping for home goods for our new place. I saw two table mats—one of the U.S. Presidents and one of the world map. I wanted the U.S. Presidents table mat. My dad said I’d learn about them in school and nudged me to get the world map instead.
I’m glad he did.
That world map table mat, as did my growing obsession with world cultures, history, geography, and stories, stayed with me.
The Entrepreneurial Itch
Fast-forward to 2023, when I officially decided to launch Pangean Wear.
But the dream started way earlier. As a kid, I wanted to open casinos, restaurants, hotels… I thought I’d get a loan and start right after college. Naive? For sure. But the entrepreneurial itch never left.
In 2017, I pitched a drone startup to Plug and Play. They loved the idea but asked about the tech—and I told them, "That's why I came to you!"
In 2018, I won a startup competition with TechStars in Silicon Valley. I’ve been chasing the right idea for years. I have ADHD, so my mind is constantly generating ideas, but executing… that’s always been the battle.
Until now.
Channeling My Passions
I love fashion, culture, history, language, philosophy, literature, anthropology, sociology, and art.
And somehow, Pangean Wear became the intersection of all those things—a brand where I could channel everything I care about into something meaningful, creative, and that helps unite people.
A Tribute to My Grandmothers
Pangean Wear starts with Punjab, my roots.
I never met my Dadi (Amar Kaur)—my dad’s late mother—but I’ve always felt her presence. From what I’ve heard, she was artistic, thoughtful, and compassionate. She also loved animals and had a kind heart for all people.
My first design, the Phulkari Pocket Tee, is inspired by her hand embroidery. Phulkari, meaning "flower work," is a traditional embroidery style from Punjab dating back to the 15th century. It is practiced mainly by women as a personal or gifted expression.
My mom's mom, my Nani (Mohinder Kaur), also created phulkari, but her specialty was the Dhurrie—a vibrant, flat-woven rug known for its colorful patterns and cultural significance.
I want to honor these women.
They lived during a time when women’s artistry often went unseen or uncredited. Not anymore. Their legacy deserves to be celebrated.
A part of their DNA—sweat, skill, and soul—is stitched into every Pangean piece.
Why I’m Doing This
I want to honor my grandparents, my parents, and the generations before me.
I want to build a brand that brings people together, just like the world once was—when we were all one, before the continents split apart.
That’s the story of Pangea—and that’s the mission behind Pangean Wear:
To bridge the Pangean gap through culture, fashion, and storytelling.
One Last Thing
We’re all Pangean—connected by history, shaped by culture, and defined by our uniqueness.
Let’s reconnect. Let’s represent. Let’s wear our story.
Fun Fact:
According to Ancestry.com, I’m 87% Punjabi and 13% European.
I guess even my DNA believes we’re all Pangean.