HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH
We hope the colors and patterns of this unique kantha cushion will bring lots of joy and coziness to its new home. The cushion measures 50 x 50 cm and includes a lovely cushion insert filled with new duck down.
The cushion is made from four layers of vintage cotton saris. It is hand-stitched with uniform visible stitches, known as kantha stitches. Kantha is a special form of embroidery and is a centuries-old tradition originally from Bangladesh and India. The cushion is made according to global fair trade principles and took approximately three and a half hours to hand-sew.
When you buy a cushion, you help ensure decent, meaningful, and dignified jobs for marginalized women in Bangladesh. The women work for a socially responsible company, where they receive fair pay, an annual bonus (dividend), and vocational training.
Description
- Handmade in 3.5 hours
- Size: 50 x 50 cm
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Includes cushion insert filled with duck down
- Sewn together from four layers of vintage saris
- Has different patterns inside and outside (note: 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 the products are handmade. We hope you will appreciate the items' little quirks and their story as much as we do — and we hope they bring you joy 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 program
- Can be ironed at medium temperature
- Do not bleach, tumble dry, or dry clean
Cushion insert
Details about the cushion insert:
- Size: 50 x 50 cm
- Weight: 650 g
- Fill: New duck down, Class 1
- Fabric: 100% cotton, free from chemicals
- Machine wash at 60°C
- Tumble dry until the filling is completely dry
How it is produced:
- Produced in Denmark with Danish craftsmanship
- From Ringsted Dun, founded in 1947
- Produced with respect for the environment and animal welfare
- Hypoallergenic and free from harmful chemicals
- Certifications: STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® Product class 1, NOMITE, Downafresh® Greenline
