The Ladhiya Quilted Patchworkl Kantha Jacket
Namai’s quilted jackets are made from repurposed vintage Kantha quilts, transforming traditional Indian textiles into distinctive, one-of-a-kind outerwear. Each jacket is unique, with its own combination of colours, patterns, patches and hand-stitched details inherited from the original quilt. Designed with a relaxed fit and fully reversible construction, these vintage quilted jackets offer two ways to wear each piece, with considered details that make them as practical as they are individual.
Lightweight, breathable and easy to layer, Namai’s Kantha jackets are designed for year-round wear, from cool summer evenings to autumn layering and milder winter days. Wear them over everyday basics, dresses or knitwear for an effortless way to add colour, texture and character to your wardrobe. Made using repurposed cotton textiles, each jacket celebrates the beauty of traditional Kantha quilting while giving vintage fabrics a new life. No two pieces are alike, making every Namai quilted jacket a unique alternative to mass-produced outerwear.
Specs & Fit
Generally this item is available in one size. This item is available in one size. It is designed to fit up to a size 0-12 US.
Measurements (in inches):
Front length: 24”
Pit to pit: 57”
Hip: 44”
Sleeve length from collar: 27”
Meet The Materials
Materials: 100% recycled cotton with 100% wool embroidery
Made in: Jaipur, India
Each Namai Kantha Jacket is made from a repurposed vintage cotton Kantha quilt, hand-stitched and reworked into a one-of-a-kind piece. The cotton is lightweight yet structured, with a soft, worn-in feel that reflects the character of the original textile. Wool embroidery adds texture and detail, giving each jacket its own distinctive finish.
Patches, fading, fraying and variations in stitching are part of each quilt’s history, making every piece unique. These signs of age are embraced as a reflection of the fabric’s previous life, rather than hidden.
Because every jacket is made from a unique vintage quilt, no two are exactly alike. Each has its own colours, patterns and details, with only one jacket made from each original quilt.
FAQ
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Namai’s quilted jackets are made from vintage Kantha quilts, stitched by hand decades ago. Each quilt carries its own layout, stitching, repairs, and signs of wear — no two alike. Every jacket is also fully reversible, finished cleanly on both sides with functional pockets, giving you two distinct looks in one piece. Instead of synthetic fill or factory-made padding, each jacket reflects the authentic texture and history of the original quilt, offering a one-of-one alternative to mass-produced women’s quilted jackets.
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Each jacket is made from a different vintage Kantha quilt, so thickness and feel naturally vary. Some quilts feel lighter; others have a medium weight. This variation is part of what makes every jacket one-of-one. For the specific quilt used, check the “Meet the Materials” section on each product page, where the fabric weight is listed.
Across all variations, Namai’s quilted jackets function as breathable, seasonless layers you can wear through spring and fall, layering over tees in warmer months and over knits when temperatures drop.
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Each silhouette offers a different proportion and styling approach.
- Cropped quilted jackets pair well with high-rise denim and dresses and offer a sharp, modern proportion.
- Standard-length jackets are the most versatile for everyday wear.
- Long quilted jackets offer more coverage and create a clean, coat-like line while maintaining ease of movement.
All lengths share reversible construction and one-of-one individuality, so choosing comes down to styling preference and how much coverage you prefer.
- Cropped quilted jackets pair well with high-rise denim and dresses and offer a sharp, modern proportion.
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All Namai jackets can be machine washed on a delicate cycle, cold water, mild detergent, and laid flat to dry. Namai machine-washes every jacket before photographing and shipping it to ensure no changes occur after washing. Because the quilts are vintage, gentle signs of age — fading, stitching variations, or repairs — are expected and part of their story. Namai also offers lifetime repairs, helping your jacket remain in your wardrobe for years.
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Namai jackets are breathable, comfortable layers designed for everyday dressing rather than technical insulation. Because each piece is made from a unique vintage quilt, the hand-feel and thickness vary, giving every jacket its own character. Customers often choose Namai as a seasonless, expressive outer layer for transitional weather, travel, and daily wear — a different experience than performance-focused puffer jackets.
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Namai uses authentic vintage Kantha quilts — layered recycled cotton held together by thousands of running stitches made by hand, often over generations. These quilts were originally created for families, not factories, resulting in unique stitching patterns, repairs, fading, and color layouts. Because the textiles are genuinely one-of-one and never replicated, each Namai jacket is a true Kantha piece, not a printed imitation or mass-produced patchwork look-alike.
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Yes. Namai repurposes vintage Kantha quilts, extending the life of existing textiles rather than producing new fabric. Jackets are made in small batches by artisan quilting teams using heritage techniques, and every piece is reversible, long-lasting, and repairable. This creates a meaningful alternative to mass-produced “sustainable” clothing and supports microbusinesses that preserve traditional craft.