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 cushion filled with new duck down.
The cushion is made from four layers of vintage cotton saris. It is hand-stitched with even visible stitches, called kantha stitches. Kantha is a special form of embroidery and is a centuries-old tradition originally from Bangladesh and India. The cushion is sewn based on global fair trade principles and took about three and a half hours to hand-sew.
When you buy a cushion, you help secure proper, 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 professional training.
Description
- Handmade in 3.5 hours
- Size: 50 x 50 cm
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Includes insert cushion with duck down
- Sewn together from four layers of vintage saris
- Has a different pattern inside and out (but is 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, there will never be two products that are exactly the same, because the products are handmade. We hope you will appreciate the products' small quirks and their history 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 programme
- Can be ironed at medium temperature
- Do not bleach, tumble dry or dry clean
Insert cushion
Details about the insert cushion:
- 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 based on 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
