Sissel Edelbo Kantha jacket

This stunning one-of-a-kind item is upcycled from vintage Kantha blankets.

A kantha blanket is made of old cotton fabrics such as saris that are placed on top of each other and stitched together by hand, using the traditional kantha embroidery technique. This technique is characterized by the many rows of short, continuous stitches – a method that has been used in India for hundreds of years and especially common among women in the countryside. The kantha embroidery technique creatively upcycles old cotton saris that previously have been worn by Indian women, giving them new life as upcycled clothing items, blankets, or bedspreads.

Due to the nature of kantha, you may find different colours on the back of the garment, additional fabric patches, smaller imperfections such as small stains and spots or extra stitching that adds to its unique charm.

Please note that you will be purchasing the piece as discussed with Annie or a member of the Sansom team. We will discuss sizing and the piece in detail to minimise any possible returns.