{"product_id":"vintage-silk-sari-patchwork-scarf","title":"Vintage Silk Sari Patchwork Scarf","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur scarves are made using vintage silk fabrics that have been upcycled from saris, ensuring that no new materials are used in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage silk saris are first lovingly washed then silk pieces are carefully patchworked together to create unique designs. These are then handstitched using the Kantha technique by skilled artisans who have years of experience in this traditional craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the Kantha tab to find out more about this traditional technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of these scarves is that they are double sided, making them very unusual and beautiful to wear as you can showcase both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large scarf that can be used in different ways to create styles; wrapped around or hanging loose as a shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach scarf is unique, with its own designs and rich colour palettes, making it a one-of-a-kind piece that will stand out in any outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy purchasing this scarf, you are not only supporting these talented craft producers but also making a positive impact on rural communities in Rajasthan, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a conscious choice and support fair trade and the circular economy by purchasing our handmade upcycled silk scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we love... Each fabric piece has its own unique history and the choices of beautiful fabrics combining subtlety \u0026amp;amp; vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy did we purchase? Ticks a lot of our boxes- both ethical and sustainable. Supports traditional crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Rajasthan, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% upcycled silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 190 x 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions: cool hand wash, do not tumble dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKantha Story\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Kantha’ means Patched Cloth. Pronounced “KAHN-taa\". The Kantha stitch is a small straight running stitch that is a beautifully simplistic technique that can be compared to the Japanese Sashiko stitching. Both techniques have their roots in recycling and giving new life and purpose to old textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKantha stitch embroidery is one of the most important textile arts in Eastern India. It can be traced back 500 years. Traditionally Bengali women layered together old discarded clothing with the simple Kantha style stitching to make a bedspread or bed cushion, repurposing the old into something useful and protective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese scarves perfectly exhibit the Kantha traditional stitch and are made from upcycled silk saris. Every piece is of course unique as different fabrics are used for each. Soft and comfortable to wear as the fabrics have been worn in for you. We would never advocate new silk products but these are vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rainbow Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57496675844471,"sku":"MKS703P-7","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/4851\/9330\/files\/scarf3c.jpg?v=1790590747","url":"https:\/\/rainbowlife.co.uk\/products\/vintage-silk-sari-patchwork-scarf","provider":"Rainbow Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}