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...
Knitting With Recycled Silk Saris | The making of the Vishnu Sweater

Knitting With Recycled Silk Saris | The making of the Vishnu Sweater

Statement sweaters are a key wardrobe items, and it's been a goal of ours to design sweaters for a long time. It was important for us to continue with the ethos behind the kantha quilted jackets,...
The Pocket Revolution: Embracing Large Pockets for Women

The Pocket Revolution: Embracing Large Pockets for Women

For too long, women's clothing has been plagued by the absence of practical pockets, relegating us to the frustrating task of lugging around purses or sacrificing convenience for style. Namai's pocket design is not just...
Ralli Quilts | The tradition behind The Sakshi Ralli Quilted Shoulder Bag

Ralli Quilts | The tradition behind The Sakshi Ralli Quilted Shoulder Bag

Ralli Quilting is a traditional form of textile art that originated in India and Pakistan. It is known for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and rich cultural heritage. Come explore the tradition behind the quilts that The...
Bandhani Tie Dye: Explore the History and Culture

Bandhani Tie Dye: Explore the History and Culture

Bandhani Tie Dye creates a vibrant spectrum of colors and unique design patterns to not only enhance the beauty of the antique Kantha Quilts but also provides a new and unique identity to the fabric. 
Plant Dyed Kantha Quilts

Plant Dyed Kantha Quilts

Namai's Quilted Plant Dyed Kantha Jackets are some of the most beautiful and unique pieces in the studio. Their creation combines traditional plant dying and mud printing techniques with the intricate stitching of kantha embroidery. The result is...