Cotton Sashiko Kantha Lounger

Stylish Cotton Sashiko Kantha Lounger for women, an oversized throw crafted from hand-woven cotton in a deep indigo speckled pattern, finished with contrast cotton facing along the sleeves, hem, and back yoke. Rooted in the Kantha tradition of Bengal this piece carries centuries of history within its humble stitches, made today as it has been for generations in small village homes. Falling to mid-calf in a relaxed, one-size silhouette with a wide open neckline, open front, and full-length drop sleeves, it's an easy throw-over for cool mornings, travel days, or layering over a simple dress for evening warmth. A meaningful part of women's sustainable clothing, this piece is a genuine addition to any collection of women's kimono robes, available in two colours.

Story behind the fabric / embroidery

Kantha lays at the cross-roads of art, craft, fashion & design, combining meticulous artistry, story-telling & thrift. Deeply rooted in India, it is rich in the history & symbolism of the Bengal region, where it is crafted.

A humble art, created today as it has been for centuries in small, unassuming village homes. This ancient folk tradition has a timeless appeal, and a powerful, positive economic & social impact on the women who create it.

This collection is for those who cherish beauty, the imperfection of the handmade, & believe in the power of cloth to tell stories & connect worlds. 

The epitome of luxury, one piece from our collection can take up to 6 months of dedicated embroidery.

Each piece has been laboriously hand embroidered by women's cooperatives in rural West Bengal & the clothing stitched by brothers Parvez & Lal in Delhi.