HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH
We hope the colors and patterns of this one-of-a-kind kantha cushion will bring plenty of joy and coziness to its new home. The cushion measures 50 x 50 cm and includes a lovely pillow 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 special embroidery technique and a centuries-old tradition originating in Bangladesh and India. The cushion is sewn in line with global fair trade principles and took about three and a half hours to hand-stitch.
By purchasing a cushion, you help secure decent, meaningful, and dignified jobs for marginalized 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 pillow insert with duck down
- Sewn from four layers of vintage saris
- Features 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, there will never be two products that are exactly the same because the products are handmade. We hope you will appreciate the small quirks and the story of these 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
- Can be ironed at medium temperature
- Do not bleach, tumble dry, or dry clean
Pillow insert
Details about the insert:
- Size: 50 x 50 cm
- Weight: 650 g
- Filling: New duck down, Class 1
- Fabric: 100% cotton, free from chemical residues
- 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
