HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH
We hope the colours and patterns of this unique kantha silk cushion will bring plenty of joy and warmth to its new home. The cushion measures 60 x 60 cm and includes a luxurious insert cushion 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 special form of embroidery and a centuries-old tradition originating in Bangladesh and India. The cushion has been sewn following global fair trade principles and took about four hours to sew by hand.
When you buy a cushion, you help ensure decent, 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 vocational training.
Description
- Handmade in four hours
- Size: 60 x 60 cm
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Includes insert cushion with duck down
- Sewn from four layers of vintage saris
- Has a different pattern inside and out (but it is not reversible)
- Handmade by women in Bangladesh
Details
This cushion is made from vintage saris, which means the product has a story.
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' little quirks and their story 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:
- Hand wash
- Use a gentle washing programme
- Can be ironed at medium temperature
- Do not bleach, tumble dry or dry clean
Insert cushion
Details about the insert cushion:
- Size: 60 x 60 cm
- Weight: 1000 g
- Filling: 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 rooted in Danish craftsmanship and tradition
- From Ringsted Dun, established 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
