Kantha throw blankets are six layers of vintage saris, hand-stitched together by women in Bangladesh using a traditional kantha stitch.
Made of 100% reclaimed cotton sari cloth
Throws are half the length of a sari: approximately 2 m x 1 m (6'8" x 3'4")
Stitched in approximately 23 hours (3 days) by hand (depending on experience)
Handcrafted by women who were previously trafficked into or otherwise engaged in formal or floating sex work (or at risk), now employed in work that brings dignity & livelihood. Read more...
