kantha vintage the last percent crop

Nothing left behind

This piece is part of The Last Percent—a limited textile experiment created from the final 8–12% of fabric scraps left behind during our Waste-to-Wonder production. These fragments are usually considered too small or irregular to reuse. Here, they become the starting point.

The scraps were hand-cut into short ribbons, carefully joined into longer strands, and woven as weft yarns on a traditional loom. Lighter warp yarns were intentionally chosen so the rewoven ribbons remain dominant, creating a rich, layered surface. Look closely and you may recognise traces of earlier jackets—memory woven into cloth.

Each piece in The Last Percent is unique. The process is slow, highly labour-intensive, and not designed for scale. This collection exists as material research rather than a repeatable line—an artefact of circular design and craft exploration.

Designed to move seamlessly between creative workspaces and elevated everyday wear, this piece carries both weight and meaning.

Material

Made from 100% recycled cotton sarees and traditional lungis.

Size

Reversible Kantha Crop Jacket with sleeves is made to fit diverse body types and comes in one size. If you are unsure if the Vest will fit you will fit you, chat with us on WhatsApp and we will be happy to assist you further.

• Length - 54 cm / 21 inches
• Sleeve length - 50 cm / 19.6 inches (slight bell sleeves)
• Chest (full open) - 120cm/ 47.5 inches
• Fits upto size EU48/UK20/US18

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Care Instructions for Lasting Elegance

To keep your garment looking its best, wash only if necessary. Steaming is an excellent alternative to refresh its appearance without the wear and tear of washing. If washing is needed, please use the handwash cycle of your washing machine. After washing, lay the item flat to dry to preserve the shape and fabric integrity. By following these simple steps, you'll extend the life and maintain the beauty of your garment.

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!

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

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