£66.50 £95.00
No two kantha quilts are ever the same, so if this is the one that calls to you don’t miss your chance! This stunning medium quilt was made by a very special woman at Basha, a fair trade social enterprise helping victims of sex trafficking rebuild their lives. This vintage kantha quilt is made from reclaimed saris, which have a supple softness only time can create. Six layers of cotton make this quilt warm without being too heavy, with close rows of hand-stitching giving a lightly quilted feel. As with all vintage textiles, signs of age which may include careful repairs, loose threads, small marks or inconsistencies in the block-printed designs, should be enjoyed as part of the unique character of this quilt. Presented in a reusable cotton bag.
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“My life has changed so much. I've forgotten all my past and I am proud that I am doing a respectable job. My daughter will have a good education and she won’t have to go through what I have been through” – Jahanara, quilter Basha is a social enterprise that helps victims of sex trafficking in Bangladesh leave the streets and build a new life making kantha quilts from recycled saris. Training and counselling are provided and children attend the on-site nursery school while their mothers work. As beautiful products emerge from discarded cloth, broken lives are made whole, stitch by stitch.
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