A vintage kantha scarf is a wearable and versatile artisan treasure. Wrapped, tied, bowed they are a lend themselves to creative styling. Worn simply they add texture and colour to an outfit.
Traditionally Bengali women used a simple embroidery "kantha" stitch to upcycle fabrics creating a revived and new textile. Loose ends of the thread create a simple raw tassled hem.
Each scarf/shawl is reversible with 2 different sides that creates a multitude of colour and print options.
Stitch colour~ red and blue
Side 1 ~ Inky Black
Side 2 ~ Aqua Green with Gold Block Printing
Care of your kantha scarf ~ dry clean only
width 75cm
length 2.18m
Colours may vary slight from the photograph.
There may be some loose ends of the kantha stitch on the scarf - this is part of the nature of the technique.
Please add gift wrapping to the notes if this is a gift.