kantha vintage reversible vest sashi (resha)

Resha Kantha Vest | Silk Sarees, Reimagined

Old sarees, new adventures. Part of our Waste to Wonder collection, each Resha vest pairs one layer of pre-loved silk saree fabric with one layer of recycled cotton, brought together by hand through Kantha stitching. A sleeveless piece to layer, belt and make your own.

Two Sides, Plenty of Possibilities
Fully reversible, your vest offers silk on one side and cotton on the other. Wear it open over a shirt, layer it over a dress or define your waist with the complimentary reversible belt. With two pockets on each side, it’s ready for everyday life whichever way you wear it.

Only One Like Yours
Every vest has its own combination of vintage colours, patterns and stitches. There is only one of each—find the one that feels like you.

Make It Your Fit
Our Resha vest fits up to EU48 / UK20 / US18. 

The Hands Behind Your Vest
We co-create Resha with the women artisans of our Bondutha community in West Bengal. Drawing on Kantha skills passed down through generations, their handwork gives each vest its distinctive texture and character. Together, we give familiar fabrics a fresh expression.

Material

Made from 100% vintage fabric which is made of cotton blends. Some of these fabrics are more than 50 years old.

Size

Kantha Reversible Vest is made to fit diverse body types. If you are unsure if the vest will fit you, you can send us a message on WhatsApp and we will be happy to assist you further. This jacket fits upto size EU50/UK25/US20

Size of Kantha Vintage Jacket - Small

- Sleeve - 28cm/ 11inches    (please note this is from the neck part as this pattern is a sqaure pattern)

- Width (after the sleeve part)  - 62 cm/ 25 inches

- Length - 62cm/ 25 inches

Caring for your Kantha Reversible Vest Hand wash only and then lay flat to dry.

Kantha: Old Sarees, New Stories

Ever wonder what happens to beautiful old sarees in India? In Sikra village and other small villages in West Bengal and bodering Bangladesh, they get a second life through the age-old Kantha technique.

Here's how it works: Hawkers collect vintage sarees from all over India. These sarees are then layered (at least 4-5 layers) to first make quilts. It's usually done by groups of women who sit together, chatting and stitching, turning these old fabrics into pieces of art. Their nimble fingers create patterns that tell stories - of tradition, of their village, of the fabric's past life.

Once they're done, our tailors step in, shaping these stitched-up saree quilts into wearable art. It's slow fashion at its best - and the best part? Every piece is unique, just like you.

When you wear our Kantha pieces, you're not just looking good. You're wearing someone's labor of love, supporting a village, and giving new life to old cloth. Pretty cool, right?

Made by - This product is made by our artisan community Bondutha. Bondutha—meaning friendship—is our artisan community partner based in Nadia district, West Bengal. It's home to more than 2,000 women artisans who specialize in Kantha embroidery, supported by their extended families, local tailors, and cultural keepers. This community is a thriving ecosystem of tradition, skill, and collaboration—and an integral part of our vision to build slow, ethical, and empowering fashion systems.

So next time someone compliments your jacket, you'll have quite a story to tell!

We ship worldwide*

Every piece is made in small batches and mindfully handmade by skilled artisans.

Ready to be shipped. (unless mentioned in the description above.) Once the product is shipped, we cannot cancel or make any changes in the order.

For orders shipping to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we are now exploringa new carrier partner for shipping. While it is not the fastest shipping method available, it offers the best balance between reliability and affordability, especially in light of rising international shipping costs.

As a result, delivery times may be slightly longer than standard express services. We appreciate your patience and understanding, as this allows us to keep shipping costs as reasonable as possible while continuing to serve these destinations.

We ship worldwide using different carrier partners:

*Price is not inclusive of the customs duty and government taxes. It is the responsibility of the customer.

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