Kantha Paille Handcrafted Piece

Name: Kantha Paille Handcrafted Piece
Brand: CARAVANE
SKU: KANTHACL-PAILLE#922620
Price: 295.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

295€

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Color: Paille

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History

Kantha, the art of giving new life. To hang, drape, spread out or reinvent: handcrafted textiles that invite you to create a home full of life. An ancestral craft tradition dating back nearly a thousand years, Kantha is an integral part of India's cultural heritage and one of the country's oldest forms of embroidery. Born from a spirit of resourcefulness and ingenuity, Kantha involves layering several vintage saris and stitching them together using the traditional Kantha stitch — a simple running stitch worked in closely spaced, parallel rows. The repetition of this gesture gives the fabric its distinctive softly rippled, quilted texture, achieved without any added padding.

Passed down from childhood among women in the rural regions of West Bengal, Odisha in India, and Bangladesh, these one-of-a-kind pieces bring together vintage saris in a vibrant mix of colours, offering a cherished textile a second life. Long before the concept existed, Kantha already embodied the principles of textile upcycling and circular craftsmanship.

Caravane has carefully selected a collection of unique pieces with simple compositions, then enhanced them through additional artisanal embellishments, including suzani-inspired embroidery and hand block-printed motifs. The combination of these traditional techniques makes each piece even more distinctive and desirable.

Details

Dimensions

Dimensions:

125x180 cm

Details

Composition:

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Advice

Machine wash at 30°C.
Avoid spinning to help preserve the shape and filling.
Do not tumble dry.
Eco-friendly dry cleaning is possible, using solvent-free methods.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery

Different delivery methods will be available at checkout.

Free shipping on orders over €150 in France and the United Kingdom, and over €250 in Switzerland and Belgium (exceptions apply).

France:
- Colissimo pickup point: 3 to 5 business days – €6
- Standard delivery (Colissimo, DPD, Géodis): 3 to 5 business days
- UPS Express delivery: 1 to 3 business days

Europe: standard delivery within 5 to 7 business days.

International: UPS delivery within 5 to 7 business days.

Shipping costs are calculated according to the weight and volume of the order.

Please note that some items are made to order and may therefore require a longer delivery time. When applicable, the estimated delivery timeframe is indicated on the product page.

Dispatch time

Orders are prepared and shipped within 2 business days.
This timeframe is in addition to the delivery time of the selected shipping method.

Returns

You have 14 days from the date of receipt to return your order.
Items must be new, unused, and returned in their original condition.
Once your return has been received and inspected, your refund will be processed using the original payment method within a maximum of 10 days.

Exchanges

Exchanges are possible within 14 days of receiving your order.
Items must be new, unused, and in their original condition.
Once your return has been approved, the replacement item will be shipped to the original delivery address.
You will receive a confirmation email with tracking information.

Kantha Paille Handcrafted Piece

295€

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