Why Kantha Quilts?
ARTISAN MADE. NOT MASS PRODUCED.
The Indigo Collection
The Indigo Collection features one-of-a-kind pieces crafted from vintage Kantha textiles and finished with mud-resist motifs dyed using plant-based indigo dyes. Each design reflects heritage techniques, natural variation, and the individuality of slow, artisan-made work.
Specs & Fit
Pieces in the Indigo Collection are offered across multiple silhouettes and lengths, each designed with a distinct fit and proportion. This collection includes cropped, hip-length, and longer styles, allowing customers to choose the shape that best suits their body and layering preferences.
All jackets are designed to fit comfortably across a range of sizes, with thoughtful details that support ease of movement and everyday wear. Because each style differs in cut and length, customers are encouraged to review the "Specs & Fit" section on each individual product page for exact measurements and fit guidance.
Meet the Materials
Materials: 100% Recycled Cotton
Made in: Jaipur, India
- Made from repourposed vintage cotton Kantha quilts, stitched by hand
- Lightweight yet structured, with a soft, worn-in feel
- Each piece may show signs of age—patches, fading, or fraying—that reflect the quilt’s journey
Due to the unique nature of the vintage Kantha Quilts each of our Kantha Jackets is one-of-a-kind with only one made.
FAQ
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Namai’s Indigo Collection features vintage Kantha textiles finished with mud-resist motifs dyed using plant-based indigo. This additional dye process creates layered pattern and depth over the original quilt, making each piece visually distinct while preserving the integrity of the underlying textile.
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Yes. Each piece begins with a different vintage Kantha quilt and is then dyed individually using resist techniques. The combination of textile history, stitch layout, and dye application ensures that no two garments share the same result.
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Mud-resist is a traditional dye technique where natural paste is applied to fabric before dyeing, preventing colour from penetrating certain areas.
In the Indigo Collection, this process creates organic patterning over vintage Kantha quilts, resulting in variation that cannot be repeated from piece to piece. -
Printed or factory-dyed garments rely on uniform application and repeatable patterns. Indigo Collection pieces are dyed by hand, allowing natural variation in colour saturation, resist placement, and finish—resulting in garments shaped by process rather than replication.
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Variation is central to this collection. Differences in colour depth, resist patterning, and stitch visibility are expected and celebrated.
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These garments have been pre-washed. Hand wash cold and hang dry when needed. Because natural dyes and vintage textiles evolve over time, subtle changes may occur and are considered part of the garment’s character. Namai also offers lifetime repairs.
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Yes. The Indigo Collection uses existing textiles and plant-based dyes, avoiding the need for newly produced fabric or synthetic colouring. This approach supports waste reduction, heritage craft, and small-scale artisan production.