Cotton sari kantha scarf | lapha

This kantha scarf is made of sari fabric with a green geometric design on one side; on the other is a purple and brown design. Each scarf is unique and the fabrics have been selected with care. Made by Fatima, she has worked approximately one day on this scarf.

size: 35 x 190 cm

This sari kantha scarf is made from vintage saris. Three layers of sari fabric are stitched together with a running stitch. This type of Bengali embroidery is called kantha. The front and back of the scarf are made from different saris, selected to give a beautiful contrast. Vintage saris may have small imperfections, but every care is taken to patch them with a beautiful matching fabric.

The scarves are made in Bangladesh by an organisation that creates fair work for women. These women are given the opportunity to provide for themselves and their families in a dignified and fair way. This means the chances of them becoming victims of trafficking (again) decreases greatly.

Read more here on the tradition of kantha and what kantha is.
Meet the makers of our kantha scarves here.

Source: Tulsi Crafts