HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH
We hope the colours and patterns of this unique kantha cushion will bring lots of joy and cosy comfort to its new home. The cushion measures 50 x 50 cm and includes a lovely insert filled with new duck down.
The cushion is made from four layers of vintage cotton saris. It is hand-stitched with even, visible stitches known as kantha stitches. Kantha is a distinctive form of embroidery and a centuries-old tradition originally from Bangladesh and India. The cushion is sewn following global fair trade principles and took about three and a half hours to hand-sew.
When you buy a cushion, you help ensure decent, meaningful, and dignified jobs for marginalised women in Bangladesh. The women work for a socially responsible company where they receive a fair wage, an annual bonus (dividend), and vocational training.
Description
- Handmade in 3.5 hours
- Size: 50 x 50 cm
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Includes insert filled with duck down
- Sewn from four layers of vintage saris
- Has a different pattern inside and out (not reversible)
- Handmade by women in Bangladesh
Details
This cushion is made from vintage cotton saris, which means the product has a history.
The saris were previously worn by women in Bangladesh. They have now been upcycled and given a new life. This means the cushions are not perfect and may have small stains and patches.
Likewise, no two products will ever be exactly the same because they are handmade. We hope you will appreciate the little quirks and the story behind the products as much as we do — and that you will enjoy them for many years to come.
Care
We recommend washing the cushion as little as possible to protect the product and our planet:
- Machine wash at max 30°C
- Preferably use a gentle wash cycle
- Iron at medium temperature
- Do not bleach, tumble dry, or dry clean
Insert
Details about the insert:
- Size: 50 x 50 cm
- Weight: 650 g
- Fill: New duck down, Class 1
- Fabric: 100 % cotton, cleaned of chemicals
- Machine wash at 60°C
- Tumble dry until the filling is completely dry
How it is produced:
- Produced in Denmark with roots in Danish craftsmanship
- From Ringsted Dun, founded in 1947
- Produced with respect for the environment and animal welfare
- Allergy-friendly and free from harmful chemicals
- Certifications: STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® Product class 1, NOMITE, Downafresh® Greenline
