Description
Pine Green Patterned Kantha Jacket – Midi Length
SIZING
SMALL/MEDIUM
(for S/M select small in drop down shop menu)
Fits UK size 10 over sized – fits UK 16 closely fitted.
Bust – 58 inch/147cm – jacket width across bust.
Length from shoulder – 27 inch/ 69cm
MEDIUM / LARGE
(for M/L select large in drop down shop menu)
Fits UK size 14 – 18. See measurements below.
Bust – 68 inch/172cm – jacket width around bust.
Length from shoulder – 27 inch/ 69cm
Simple boxy shape jacket with fine kantha stitches running all over.
A lovely everyday throw on jacket that has super deep pockets. Great paired with denim.
Made from pieces of stunning green block printed ajrakh patterns and kantha stitched with a delicate running stitch.
Lightly quilted kantha patterned jacket.
FEATURES
Free delivery on this kantha jacket.
Loose style
Full length sleeves. They look great folded back to reveal the plain stitched lining.
Cotton
Two large patch front pockets
All quilts sourced and made in Jaipur, India
Small batch production.
High quality craftsmanship
Low environmental impact.
DETAILS
Each jacket is unique having been repurposed from kantha quilts. Variations in patchwork pattern making each jacket one of a kind.
Made in small limited edition batches. Image above for style of jacket, block print and colourway.
What is Kantha?
Kantha stitch is a style of stitching found in Indian embroidery, traditionally found in Bangladesh, Bengal, Odisha and Tripura.
Classically created originally by stacking old saris onto each other and hand stitching them together using a simple running stitch to make a thin cushioned layer. Traditionally Bengali women layered together old discarded saris and clothing with the simple kantha style stitching to make a bedspread or bed cushion.
Kantha stitched embroidery is one of the most important textile arts in Eastern india. It can be traced back 500 years as a way the Bengalis recycled old saris, dhotis and household textiles. By using the kantha technique they up-cycled their old textiles into quilts for warmth and comfort. Even the yarn used to make the embroidery was salvaged from the other textiles and clothing.
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