Didi Patchwork & Kantha Bedspread

ai.no.ah

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    • Order placed
    • 8th May
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    • 10th May
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    • Standard delivery
    • 14th - 15th May

Credentials

  • Vegan Friendly
  • Handmade
Description

"Didi, didi!" (big sister in Hindi) were the words that followed me everyday while spending time with the amazing artisans making these unique throws.

This is our take on traditional kantha quilts. We source beautifully coloured deadstock fabrics in the local market. Each panel is hand-cut, sewn together, and intricately hand-finished with traditional kantha stitching to hold all the layers together. Perfect for draping at the end of a bed or on a sofa.

The artisans making our quilts are part of a co-operative that was created to educate, train and empower marginalised women including sex workers in skills such as block-printing, kantha stitching and natural dyeing whilst also teaching them other skills such as organic farming and self-defence. Over 4500 women have benefited from this initiative which follows Fair Trade principles and which we feel privileged to be a part of.

Need to know

Hand-stitched by women in a co-operative outside Jaipur.
Single Size 140cm x 200cm. Will cover a single bed and also work beautifully on the end of a king size bed.
Each quilt has the signature of the artisan embroidered on a corner.
100% soft cotton voile outer.
Hand filled with four 100% cotton voile layers.
Multi colour patchwork on one side and single colour on reverse.
Kantha pattern shows on both sides, creating a modern geometric pattern.
Dry Clean recommended or handwash.
Please note that each quilt is individually stitched by a different artisans using traditional methods making each piece unique.

*Please note actual colours might differ slightly from the photos

Delivery

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Standard delivery: included
Receive it by 14th - 15th May

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ai.no.ah founder Noa Alvarez sitting on a chair surrounded by block printed products including cushions and quilts

ai.no.ah

kingston upon thames, greater london

Hello, I am Noa. During my career as a designer, I have travelled to India extensively and worked with iconic brands such as Anokhi, who introduced me to the wonders of block printing. I started ai.no.ah to celebrate craftsmanship, collaborating with artisans to create collections inspired by traditional crafts paired with contemporary sensibility. The focus behind the brand is on small-scale ethical production, creating sustainable, unique and beautiful styles.