It's My Birthday!

It's My Birthday!

Okay, I know — most people don't love talking about their age. But honestly? I love getting older, and the older I get the more I want to shout about it, and celebrate being alive....
Style Edit: Spring in Paris

Style Edit: Spring in Paris

SPRINGTIME IN PARIS I was in Paris recently and when I wasn’t doing working or running around to art museums, I  spent my time doing very little, sitting in cafés and watching people go by....
Celebrating Five Years of Namai

Celebrating Five Years of Namai

This year we’re celebrating five years of Namai. When I first started designing jackets made from recycled kantha quilts out of my little cabin in upstate New York, I had no idea it would grow...
From the Founder | A Swedish Winter, an Apple Crisp

From the Founder | A Swedish Winter, an Apple Crisp

It was the winter of 2011, and I was living in Stockholm, enduring one of the longest and coldest seasons of my life. I was traveling often in my role as a footwear and accessory...
Why I Wear Namai Jackets With Black

Why I Wear Namai Jackets With Black

A thoughtful approach to styling Namai Studio jackets over a black outfit. Bianca Kuttickattu shares how a simple black base allows one-of-a-kind jackets made from vintage and antique textiles to stand with clarity and intention....
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 —...
Bianca Featured in ELEVEN SIX

Bianca Featured in ELEVEN SIX

Our founder Bianca Kuttickattu was photographed in her home and featured in the ELEVEN SIX Journal. Read the full interview HERE.