Kantha is a type of handmade, embroidery craft to create blankets or quilts. To make the quilts, old saris are stacked on each other and hand-stitched to create a blanket. Women in the Bengal region typically use old saris and cloth and layer them with Kantha stitching to make a light blanket, throw, or bedspread, especially for children.

A sari is a garment that women wear from the Indian subcontinent. It’s a large drape of fabric (15 to 30 feet in length by 24 to 47 in breadth) that is wrapped around the body, with one end draped over the shoulder. Saris can be made out of cotton, silk, or a blend of fabrics. They can be worn as formal wear or as everyday wear. They are sometimes made with large prints and bright colors.

"Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South.

Fair Trade Organisations have a clear commitment to Fair Trade as the principal core of their mission. They, backed by consumers, are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade."

Fair Trade is more than just trading:

• It is a vision of business and trade that put people and planet before profit
• It fights poverty, climate change, gender inequality, and injustice
• Is a proof of concept that showcases the enterprise models of the new economy

(copied from World Fair Trade Organization)

Bangladesh

Yes! Cotton Kantha products can be washed on a gentle cycle and dried on low or medium heat. We would recommend that you limit washing your blankets, only as needed, to extend their life.

As mentioned before, our products are fair trade. Want to know more about fair trade? Click here! They are made by women earning a fair wage working in a safe environment. Our supplier uses high-quality cotton and each blanket is unique. They are handmade which takes skill and time. Our products are not mass-produced in factories.

Shipping within the USA is $6 for orders that are less than $60, $10 for orders greater than $60 (not including tax). 

We currently only ship within the USA. Perhaps international shipping will come soon!

Timing: We ship as needed via Priority USPS or FedEx. Most packages will be delivered within 1-1.5 weeks of ordering.

Yes, all sales are final. But we want you to be happy with your purchase. If something is not as you expected, please contact us and we will be happy to work on a solution with you. Should you want an exchange, you will be responsible for shipping the item back to us. 

Things to consider before making your purchase:

Colors- We use a high-quality camera to photograph our products. But, colors can often look different on different screens. 

Weight & Feel- The blankets are very soft, lightweight, and warm. They are perfect for traveling, cozying up on the couch, wrapping around your shoulders, or using outside as a picnic blanket. 

Size- Each size blanket is different, please be mindful of the size description.