KANTHA scarf with vintage silk blend fabrics and bronze hand embroidery - black

Scarf made with vintage SAREE in cotton and silk blend embroidered 100% by hand. (Read the detailed explanation below)

This scarf is unique and non-repeatable like all of its kind.

Each scarf is packaged in a handcrafted fabric bag (we choose one that goes well with the scarf purchased)

Specifications

• Main color side 1: black
• Main color side 2: bronze - beige - flowers

* weight varies depending on fabric and size

Dimensions

• Width: 45 - 48 cm*
• Length: 195 - 200 cm*

*maximum and minimum measurements found. Made entirely by hand, they vary slightly to make the most of the vintage fabric.

The KANTHA technique

Kantha is a type of embroidery craft in the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Odisha. In Odisha, old sarees are stacked on top of each other and hand stitched to make a thin cushion piece. This is normally used over a bed pillow or in place of a pillow. “Kantha saris” are traditionally worn by women in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. These days, embroidery is stitched, popularly known as "stitched kantha", on sarees, kurta (or panjabi) and churidars and many other garments and gaining popularity due to their aesthetic value and handcrafted features.

Kantha stitching is also used to make simple quilts, commonly known as nakshi kantha. Bengali women typically use old saris and fabrics and layer them with kantha stitching to make a light blanket, throw or bedspread, especially for children. Kantha is very popular among tourists visiting the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent.

Our fabrics are handcrafted from silk or cotton (as specified in the product description).

Each piece is unique and is colored and/or designed with artisanal procedures such as embroidery and hand stamps with hand-engraved stamps.

Thanks to these techniques, each fabric has small imperfections and color variations that make each piece unique and precious . The care and passion we put into the creation of each fabric is reflected in its beauty and quality , guaranteeing a one-of-a-kind artisanal product.

Hand coloring with natural colors requires an initial hand wash in cold water with vinegar or salt to fix the color. Afterwards, washing in the washing machine with similar colored clothes is fine.

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Il Mondo di Wit by Andreas Cattelan is a sole proprietorship registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Livorno since 10/03/2000. Registered for the possession of the trademark for the production/import of precious goods registered number *73LI - Production, distribution and import of precious metal objects, costume jewelery and fashion accessories. Registered office in Via Zara 3, Marciana Marina (LI) - VAT number 01002090452

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• Poste Italiane - standard priority mail, normal letters in padded envelopes in Havana bubble wrap, delivered by the postman to your mailbox within (1-3 days)
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• Shipping cash on delivery , cardboard packaging, hand delivery by the courier driver with collection of the amount due on delivery. (3-6 days) for customers only accredited

National prices:

• Normal mail (poste service 1)
• order from €0.00 to €25.00 cost €3.00
• order from €25.01 to €99.00 cost €0.00 (fabrics, bags and objects excluded)

• Shipments by courier/registered mail
• order from €0.00 to €49.99 cost €7.00
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• order from €0.00 to €60.00 €5.00 (only fabrics, bags and objects)
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• Insured shipments
• order from €0.00 to €49.99 cost €10.00
• order from €50.00 to €99.99 cost €8.00
• order from €100.00 to €199.99 cost €4.00
• order from €200.00 cost €0.00
• Express shipping
• all orders cost €10.00
• insured all orders cost €13.00
• Cash on delivery
• additional costs of €8.00

For reasons of simultaneous sales in our shop and fairs, it may happen that the chosen product is not available. We will contact you within 24 hours of your purchase. In case of a possible alternative we send that or cancel the order with an immediate refund.

If you have chosen insured shipping, we will return the insured value to you as soon as the carrier accredits us (If the carrier requests information/documentation from you, please provide it to us, otherwise we cannot request a refund). Otherwise the shipping and buyer are responsible.

Il Mondo di Wit by Andreas Cattelan is a sole proprietorship registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Livorno since 10/03/2000. Registered for the possession of the trademark for the production/import of precious goods registered number *73LI - Production, distribution and import of precious metal objects, costume jewelery and fashion accessories. Registered office in Via Zara 3, Marciana Marina (LI) - VAT number 01002090452