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The Stories of Kantha Quilts:
Upcycled with Vintage Saris
The Stories
of Kantha Quilts:
Upcycled with
Vintage Saris
“This is good work that my family’s future depends on,” shares Rabeya, an artisan in Bangladesh.
An artisan hand-stitches a kantha quilt in Bangladesh. (Photo: Basha. 2021.)
Women’s empowerment. Human rights. Dignified workplaces. These are values that guide our mission at The Little Market. And we love supporting organizations that not only have similar core values, but also put their values into practice. It’s why we’re so excited to spotlight Basha, a social enterprise that works with artisan women in Bangladesh, including survivors of sex trafficking, to create hand-stitched kantha quilts.
Ever since 2015, we’ve been honored to share Basha’s upcycled kantha quilts in our collection. Every quilt is beautiful and eco-consciously made with vintage saris, but what makes each piece even more special is that it supports a brighter and safer future for women.
Women’s empowerment. Human rights. Dignified workplaces. These are values that guide our mission at The Little Market. And we love supporting organizations that not only have similar core values, but also put their values into practice. It’s why we’re so excited to spotlight Basha, a social enterprise that works with artisan women in Bangladesh, including survivors of sex trafficking, to create hand-stitched kantha quilts.
Ever since we first met Basha in 2015, we’ve been honored to share their upcycled kantha quilts in our collection. Every quilt is beautiful and eco-consciously made with vintage saris, but what makes each piece even more special is that they support a brighter and safer future for women.
"This is good work that my family’s future depends on,"
says Rabeya, an artisan and mother of two who has been working with Basha for six years. She says that she prefers working on larger quilts, as they require more hours of work and, ultimately, lead to a better income.
An artisan stitches layers of vintage saris into a quilt in Bangladesh. (Photo: Basha. 2021.)
With a focus on supporting sustainable livelihoods for women, Basha also provides programs for literacy and life skills, medical support, counseling, and day care for the artisans with children. The goal: Help women in Bangladesh gain practical skills, confidence, and financial independence — as leaders and entrepreneurs.
“Working at Basha helps me to develop my life financially. My children are getting a good education,” says Kohinoor Bristi, a mother and artisan with Basha. She shares that she previously lived in an unsafe environment and faced abuse. Now, she is grateful to work with Basha and see her children in school pursuing a different life from her own.
From Recycled Saris to Kantha Quilts + Blankets
Prior to learning the centuries-old kantha technique, the artisans complete a training and rehabilitation program to set them up for success.
The artisans then learn how to intricately cut the saris into small sections and layer the pieces on top of each other. They proceed to hand-sew the pieces together with a traditional kantha stitch to make a one-of-a-kind quilted blanket.
A glimpse of the tools used in the making of each quilt is shown in the workspace in Bangladesh. (Photo: Basha. 2021.)
The products that we make are all made with recycled cloth so then we don’t have to worry about harming the environment,” shares Shima, an artisan with Basha.
Every quilt includes the name of the woman who crafted it. (Photo: Marisa Vitale for The Little Market. 2017.)
From start to finish, the largest quilt can take up to 56 hours to complete. Depending on the size, some quilts require six to seven days to create. Each of these hours of dignified work is significant, contributing to a more equitable world where more women have economic autonomy: the capacity to make independent decisions for their financial future.
Shop to Support
Kantha Quilts For a Variety of Bedding Sizes
(Twin, Queen + King)
As the artisans in Bangladesh continue to face consequences from the global Covid-19 pandemic — from delaying supply chains to disrupting individual communities — we are proud to support their work and share their pieces on an even greater scale.
Take a look at the newest additions to our collection of kantha quilts in a wide variety of sizes, from “little,” fittingly named for little ones, to large, for draping over a king-sized bed. Every quilt is completely one-of-a-kind with unique patterns and details that make them pieces you’ll treasure for years to come.
Select sizes of quilts are double-sided with different patterns. You get two quilts for one. (Photo: The Little Market. 2022.)
Shop to Support
Kantha Quilts For a Variety of Bedding Sizes
(Twin, Queen + King)
“… during lockdown, many didn’t have work. We also had many orders stopped. But The Little Market never stopped ordering, so believe me as I sincerely thank you,” says Shima..
As the artisans in Bangladesh continue to face consequences from the global Covid-19 pandemic — from delaying supply chains to disrupting individual communities — we are proud to support their work and share their pieces on an even greater scale.
Take a look at the newest additions to our collection of kantha quilts in a wide variety of sizes, from “little,” fittingly named for little ones, to large, for draping over a king-sized bed. Every quilt is completely one-of-a-kind with unique patterns and details that make them pieces you’ll treasure for years to come.
A special thank you to Niti, a Sales and Marketing Associate at Basha, for collaborating with us to tell these stories!
Discover more about our impact at The Little Market, where every handmade piece supports dignified income opportunities for women and other underserved communities across the world.
The Stories of Kantha Quilts:
Upcycled with Vintage Saris
Shop to Support
Kantha Quilts For a Variety of Bedding Sizes
(Twin, Queen + King)
“… during lockdown, many didn’t have work. We also had many orders stopped. But The Little Market never stopped ordering, so believe me as I sincerely thank you,” says Shima..
As the artisans in Bangladesh continue to face consequences from the global Covid-19 pandemic — from delaying supply chains to disrupting individual communities — we are proud to support their work and share their pieces on an even greater scale.
Take a look at the newest additions to our collection of kantha quilts in a wide variety of sizes, from “little,” fittingly named for little ones, to large, for draping over a king-sized bed. Every quilt is completely one-of-a-kind with unique patterns and details that make them pieces you’ll treasure for years to come.
Select sizes of quilts are double-sided with different patterns. You get two quilts for one. (Photo: The Little Market. 2022.)
Shop to Support
Kantha Quilts For a Variety of Bedding Sizes
(Twin, Queen + King)
“… during lockdown, many didn’t have work. We also had many orders stopped. But The Little Market never stopped ordering, so believe me as I sincerely thank you,” says Shima..
As the artisans in Bangladesh continue to face consequences from the global Covid-19 pandemic — from delaying supply chains to disrupting individual communities — we are proud to support their work and share their pieces on an even greater scale.
Take a look at the newest additions to our collection of kantha quilts in a wide variety of sizes, from “little,” fittingly named for little ones, to large, for draping over a king-sized bed. Every quilt is completely one-of-a-kind with unique patterns and details that make them pieces you’ll treasure for years to come.
A special thank you to Niti, the Basha Sales and Marketing Associate, for collaborating with us to tell these stories!
Discover more about our impact at The Little Market, where every handmade piece supports dignified income opportunities for women and other underserved communities across the world.