Blankets and couches are basically best friends.
But the right size blanket? That makes all the difference. Too small, and someone’s toes stick out (the worst). Too big, and it swallows your sofa whole.
At dignify, we carry 4 sizes of kantha throws. Each one is hand-stitched in Bangladesh by women at Basha, creating steady work and dignity after exploitation. While their stitching and stories are the most beautiful part, it’s also really practical to know which size works best in your home.
Here’s an easy guide to the best kantha sizes — and how to pick the right one for your couch.
1. Classic Throw (about 40" x 80")
- Perfect for one-person cozy time — reading, journaling, morning coffee, or late-night Netflix snuggle.
- Drapes neatly over the back of a sofa.
- Our most versatile, easy to rotate around the house and never too much fabric.
Think of our Classic throw as your personal blanket. You don’t have to share unless you really want to.
2. Large Throw (about 80” x 80”)
- A large square shape, twice the size of our Classic throw. Big enough to share comfortably.
- Covers the whole couch or spreads across a queen bed.
- Great for family movie nights, Sunday naps, or the dog + kids + all-the-snacks piled together.
If the Classic is a coffee-for-one, the Large throw is a one-size-fits-everyone.
3. Mini Kantha (about 40" x 40")
- Too small to cover a couch, but perfect for the right use. It's half the size of our Classic throw and 1/4 the size of our Large throw.
- The sweetest baby gift or stroller sidekick.
- Also perfect as a lap blanket at your desk or travel companion.
Tiny but mighty — proof that small things (namely, our Minis) can hold big stories.
4. Masterpiece Kantha
- A true statement piece — our intricate, Northern-style kantha blankets are a living piece of artwork, crafted from repurposed saris by a woman in a village in rural Bangladesh.
- It is stitched in a traditional style of kantha for northern Bengal - dense stitching with thicker thread - with designs more elaborate in addition to the straight, running stitch.
- See the blanket's Notes section for even more detail about its' unique size, softness and stitching intricacy.
Our Masterpieces work as a large throw but just as stunning hanging on a wall or folded at the end of a bed.
Which Size is Best for a Couch?
- Just you? → Classic
- Sharing (or snuggling with others)? → Large
- Want art + function? → Masterpiece
- Gifting or little ones? → Mini
There’s no wrong choice — just different ways to wrap yourself in comfort + beauty.
So, Which Should You Pick?
At the end of the day, any kantha you choose will add story, color, and warmth to your home. Each one is hand-stitched, one-of-a-kind, and made with excellence by a woman rebuilding her life with dignity.
So whether you’re curling up alone with a Classic, or hosting a movie night under a Large, your couch (and your home) will be filled with something that’s so much more than a blanket.
