The sizing of our blankets has been determined by standard sizes of sari cloth — another way that we limit waste in production.

One of the frequent questions we receive is: can I wash a kantha?

The best way to care for your blanket in the long run is to spot clean, as you can, and limit full washing. This will help with wear & tear. Need a full clean? No problem! Here are the full washing instructions for our blankets:

Cotton Kantha:

Cotton kantha quilts are 100% machine washable. You will not warp or damage one of our blankets by washing or drying it in a machine.

However, because the blankets are made of layers of thin cotton, they will wear down over time. (The traditional solution to this is to patch over a worn spot with another layer, with more kantha stitching!) Because of this, we recommend gentle and limited washing to extend the life of the blanket.

True for:

• Classic Throws
• Large Throws
• Mini Kantha
• Indigo Kantha (colorfast — the dye will not bleed)
• Simplicity Throws
• Cotton Table Runners & Pillows
• Christmas Stockings & Tree Skirts

Silk Blend Kantha:

Our "blanket" statement (har har) is that we recommend drycleaning the silk blend throws.

When these raw fabrics are sold to our production partner, Basha, the cloth sellers say, "It's all silk!" But, we know that in most cases, it is actually a blend of silk and other fibres, as well. Each blanket will respond differently to various washing techniques, so drycleaning is the safest bet.

Another option is to hand wash your silk blend kantha.

True for:

• Silk Blend Throws Throws
• Silk Blend Table Runners

Our production partner, Basha, is committed to fair trade principles — for Basha’s own excellence in business practices, but also to support the movement towards better global commerce.
100% of dignify’s kantha blankets are made by Basha artisans.

Basha belongs to ECOTA Fair Trade forum — a networking and coordinating body of Small & Medium Fair Trade Enterprises in Bangladesh. Basha promotes ethical trade and exceeds World Fair Trade Organization’s Fair Trade Principles:

1. Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers:
2. Transparency and accountability: Basha is transparent in business dealings with all members of the supply chain.
3. Fair Trade practices: Basha operates with concern for employees’ social, environmental and economic wellbeing. We pay above the local standard for similar work, and employees also receive a share in any profits. Other employee benefits include: part-payment of medical costs, gratuity and severance pay, festival bonuses and a subsidized daycare facility.
4. Payment of a fair price: Basha operates fairly in their local BD context by offering at or above market prices for materials and services whenever possible.
5. No child labour: Basha generally does not employ anyone under the age of eighteen. Girls between 16-18 who meet Basha’s criteria are provided employment in compliance with local labour laws, which include: safe working conditions, restricted hours, and ongoing education.
6. Non-discrimination, gender equity and freedom of association: Central to Basha’s work is the righting of gender and cultural inequality. Basha does not discriminate when hiring on the basis of race, religion, age or background.
7. Working conditions: Basha seeks to maintain excellent health and safety standards and practices, and to foster a positive and enjoyable working environment.
8. Capacity building: Basha seeks continued development of all their employees, offering ongoing professional and personal training, in: life-skills, business, Bangla literacy, and English.
9. Promotion of Fair Trade: Basha is an active advocate for Fair Trade through web and printed promotional material and at events, seeking to lead by example among their competitors.
10. Respect for the environment: A high proportion of Basha's materials are re-purposed or recycled. Materials are sourced locally and carbon-light transportation of goods is done where possible.