Patchwork Kantha Robe Vintage Sari Patchwork
Description:
This robe is made using the patchwork kantha technique, where small squares of vintage cotton and sari fabric — each carrying its own print, texture, or color — are pieced together and hand-stitched with the traditional running kantha stitch. No two robes are alike, since each is built from a different combination of recycled fabric scraps, unified here by an orange and gold contrast border and tie-belt. The robe falls to full length, with a shawl collar, three-quarter kimono sleeves, dual front patch pockets, and a self-fabric waist tie. It’s a genuinely one-of-a-kind piece, suited to loungewear, gifting, or as a standout retail item for buyers wanting sustainable, upcycled textiles.
Specifications:
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The BUW505 is a full-length patchwork kantha robe, hand-stitched from mixed vintage sari fabric scraps in an orange, gold, and multicolor patchwork, handcrafted in Rajasthan, India.
Attribute Detail Material Mixed cotton/sari fabric patchwork Technique Hand-stitched patchwork running kantha Style Shawl collar, tie-waist, patch pockets, contrast trim Length Full-length/maxi Print Multicolor patchwork, orange/gold contrast border Origin Rajasthan, India Dimensions free size GSM/Weight Why it’s different:
Patchwork kantha is a sustainable offshoot of the traditional kantha craft, where artisans piece together leftover or vintage sari fabric instead of using a single length of new cloth, then hand-quilt the patches with running stitches to hold the layers together. Because each robe uses a different set of fabric scraps, no two are identical — a genuinely useful fact for buyers marketing sustainable or one-of-a-kind product lines.FAQs:
- Will I receive the exact patchwork pattern shown in the photo?
- No — each patchwork kantha robe is one-of-a-kind, made from a different combination of vintage fabric scraps, so the color mix will vary slightly piece to piece.
- Is it machine washable?
- Yes, cotton kantha robes are machine washable on a gentle cycle; line-dry to preserve the hand-stitching.
- Is customization available for bulk orders?
- Yes — border color, sizing, and private-label branding can be adjusted for wholesale/export orders, though exact patchwork placement will vary by nature of the technique.
