Denim Reimagined: Introducing the Upcycled Denim Ladhiya Jacket

Denim Reimagined: Introducing the Upcycled Denim Ladhiya Jacket

Discover Namai Studio’s one-of-one Ladhiya Jackets, crafted from upcycled denim jeans and designed with sustainability and individuality at heart. Available in Small, Medium, and Large, each jacket is a unique expression of thoughtful design, artisanal...
The Indigo Kantha Jacket: Timeless, Textured, One of a Kind

The Indigo Kantha Jacket: Timeless, Textured, One of a Kind

Discover Namai Studio’s Indigo Quilted Kantha Jackets, handcrafted from vintage Kantha quilts using traditional hand-stitching techniques. Each one-of-a-kind jacket features rich indigo tones, sustainable design, and timeless craftsmanship, blending heritage textiles with modern silhouettes for...
sustainable clothing made from vintage textiles and antique fabrics

Why Vintage Textiles Are One of the Most Sustainable Clothing Choices

Sustainable clothing has become a growing priority for people who want their wardrobes to align with their values. But sustainability is not just about using organic materials or minimizing production impact — it’s about rethinking...
What Is a Kantha Quilt?

What Is a Kantha Quilt?

A kantha quilt is a traditional textile from Bengal, created by layering old saris or cloth scraps and stitching them together with a running hand-stitch. These quilts were never just utilitarian objects; they were expressions...
Authentic kantha patchwork jacket made from antique textiles with hand-stitched details

What Makes a Kantha Patchwork Jacket Authentic?

A Guide to Real vs. Replicas Kantha patchwork jackets have become increasingly popular, but not all pieces on the market reflect true kantha heritage. For Namai, authenticity begins long before a garment is stitched —...
Making of a Tote

Making of a Tote

At Namai, we are committed to reducing waste—Our Zero-Waste Kantha Quilt Tote Bags are a tribute to that philosophy: created from repurposed vintage kantha quilts and transformed by skilled hands into something practical and entirely one-of-a-kind. The...
Behind the Silk: Bianca’s Creative Process

Behind the Silk: Bianca’s Creative Process

Every Namai piece begins with a story — and for our new Recycled Silk Collection, that story begins with our founder Bianca traveling to India to work closely with the artisans who help bring her visions to...
Suzani Selection

Suzani Selection

Suzani jackets are made by taking  vintage kantha quilts and decorating them with a soft wool thread in a type of chain stitch embroidery called "suzani embroidery".   
Inspiration | Discover How We Select Our Quilts

Inspiration | Discover How We Select Our Quilts

I'm hugely inspired by Henri Matisse- his paintings are often inspired by the many textiles that he had in his studio, and his collage work is bold, daring, colourful, and sculptural, all things that I...