HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH
We hope the colors and patterns of this unique kantha cushion bring lots of joy and coziness 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 uniform visible stitches, called kantha stitches. Kantha is a particular embroidery technique and a centuries-old tradition originally from Bangladesh and India. The cushion is sewn according to global fair trade principles and took about three and a half hours to stitch by hand.
When you buy a cushion, you help secure proper, 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 vocational training.
Description
- Handmade in 3.5 hours
- Size: 50 x 50 cm
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Includes an insert cushion filled with duck down
- Sewn from four layers of vintage saris
- Has a different pattern inside and outside (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 minor 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 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 cycle
- 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
- Filling: New duck down, Class 1
- Fabric: 100% cotton purified 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
