A Kantha Jacket - Wear me inside and out
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🌼 An inherent mixture of time and textiles. The past reaches into the present and says remember me 🌸
These vibrant Kantha Jackets are handmade from recycled cloth, using vintage fabrics that would otherwise be discarded. They provide income for artisans while promoting sustainability by repurposing materials and minimizing waste, with even the smallest scraps transformed into bags and trims.
We use original saris that have been hand-block printed and hand-embroidered with intricate details by craftsmen and women. These one-of-a-kind pieces have been made with many different skills for their creation. They are crafted with love and attention.
Kantha jackets are statement pieces made with fabric full of history, and their making has a story of its own. Whether simple or intricate, the Kantha stitch tells a story, conveys emotion and carries the imprint of the hands that have touched them.
When we buy clothes today, many look for a purpose, a reason to buy and for that item to exist. Kantha embraces and honours this vintage material and the craft involved. It has a reason to exist, to be upcycled and become something new. It is a natural material that can be easily repaired with visible mending only, adding to its character and history.
They can be worn in many ways, such as house coats, dressing gowns, or jackets and coats. They are unique, and how you wear them is up to you. They are very comfortable to throw on whenever and wherever.
Let a Kantha Jacket take your loungers to the next level
All our Kantha Jackets and Coats are made with 100% cotton
All our Kantha jackets and coats are made with 100% cotton, including the inside layers we use to add weight and warmth. Gypset Kantha Jackets have a relaxed fit and can be worn over almost any outfit. They are lightly padded and can be worn throughout the season. The longer length in our Kantha Coat provides coverage and is perfect as a luxurious robe, while the shorter ones are great to pop on with denim. Kantha Jackets are very versatile pieces that can be dressed up or down. Our Repurposed Kantha jackets and coats are unique, varying in pattern and colour, which makes them even more special and something to treasure.
What makes these Kantha Jackets and coats so special? Some undoubtedly have unique, almost magical handblock prints from generations ago, but it is more than that: the material's softness. The fabric's handle feels like it has been owned for many years, but with that, it has been renewed, repurposed, and reimagined.
Whether heading out or staying in, A Gypset Kantha Jacket is perfect to throw on over your jeans and a tee, instantly making you look dressed up and ready to go. Never has a quick trip to get a pint of milk felt so glam! Add a splash of colour to your neutrals—like a firework for your wardrobe. Plus, wearing it is sure to bring you joy! it will definitely make you happy when you wear it! 😊
Gypset And The Rainbow Jackets are fully reversible so more ways to wear inside and out literally.
There are so many Kantha jackets out there and so many different qualities. Our Repurposed Kantha Jackets are made with antique fabric of the best quality some dating back 40 to 50 years. The patterns we choose in our selection are bohemian with a contemporary edge. The hands that make them are well-paid and cared for. The art of Kantha and the items that are made from it is not only beautiful but sustainable. It reduces waste and upcycles discarded material. Our jackets are fully reversible making them even more versatile, they are great for travelling and full of character.
"I am in love with my Kantha Jacket 002. I have worn it so many times dressed up with dresses /skirts and equally dressed down with jeans and boots. The amount of comments I get every time I wear 002 … because it’s an individual one-of-a-kind and that’s why I love it. The jacket is also warm and with the versatile two options of designs in 002 I never get tired of the jacket. If you looking to purchase a Kantha Jacket look no more and find your favourite one-of-a-kind. Thank you Gypset and The Rainbow"