HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH
We hope the colours and patterns of this unique kantha silk cushion will bring plenty of joy and cozy comfort to its new home. The cushion measures 60 x 60 cm and includes a luxurious insert filled with new duck down.
The cushion is made from four layers of vintage saris. It is hand-stitched with even visible stitches, called kantha stitches. Kantha is a distinctive form of embroidery and a centuries-old tradition originally from Bangladesh and India. The cushion is sewn according to global fair-trade principles and takes approximately four hours to hand-stitch.
When you buy 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 fair pay, an annual bonus (dividend), and vocational training.
Description
- Handmade in approximately four hours
- Size: 60 x 60 cm
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Includes insert with duck down
- Sewn together from four layers of vintage saris
- Has different patterns inside and out (but is not reversible)
- Handmade by women in Bangladesh
Details
This cushion is made from vintage 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 unique details 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:
- Hand wash
- Use a gentle wash program
- Can be ironed at medium temperature
- Do not bleach, tumble dry, or dry clean
Insert
Details about the insert:
- Size: 60 x 60 cm
- Weight: 1000 g
- Filling: 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 and tradition
- 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
