Description
Multi Colour Kantha Stitched Jacket – Midi Length
Classic haori jacket shape with delicate kantha stitched details.
Wear with your fav jeans and a tee shirt, over a simple shift dress or dress up with a simple white shirt and linen slacks.
Made from pieces of stunning green block printed ajrakh patterns and kantha stitched with a delicate running stitch.
Quilted kantha patterned jacket.
This quilted jacket is made up from up-cycled kantha stitched quilts with block printed patterns.
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
FEATURES
Free delivery on this kantha jacket.
Relaxed style
Full length sleeves. They look great folded back to reveal the stitched lining.
Cotton
Two large patch 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.
The family that cuts and stitches our jackets are third generation master tailors who take great pride and care in their work.
Each jacket has its own unique kantha stitch style covering its entirety.
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.
Read more about Kantha stitch here
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BELOW IMAGES FOR FIT AND CUT DETAILS
Elizabeth R. (verified owner) –
I am really pleased with my jacket and Lisa was SO helpful- sending photos of the jacket I would receive as every item is unique. The jacket arrived really quickly . I am looking forward to wearing it on a city break to Athens in a few days – it’ll be perfect to go with black and denim as both colours are in the different fabrics — and I am travelling light! In the summer it’ll go with many of my dresses and cream coloured jeans etc etc ????
Lisa (store manager) –
So happy you’re pleased!Yes it’s perfect to style with dresses too and should work really hard in your wardrobe.
Have a wonderful break! Thanks so much. L