Vintage Silk Kantha Jacket

One-of-a kind vintage fine stitched silk kantha jacket and thanks to their fully reversible design, you get two completely different looks in one - these are unique handmade items.
The jacket length is cropped with 3/4 length sleeves and feature a fold over collar that leads into a drape front.
Roll the sleeve cuffs to show the gorgeous fabric on the inside.

Don your new silk jacket over the summer months and feel special in an exquisite light weight upcycled silk jacket or layer over a thin cashmere wool sweater for the ultimate eco-friendly yet decadent look!

These jackets are a completely unique and novel design by Turquoise Tree Design suitable for all seasons. In warmer months, add the jacket over a t-shirt, camisole top, or dress. In cooler months, these jackets will be great layered over a thin polo-neck wool or cashmere sweater.

Whatever the weather or occasion, you can rest assured that your unique upcycled vintage silk kantha jacket will be the ethical envy of all!
UK Size Guide
Body Measurement Bust measurement
CM Inches
8 86 34.5
10 88.5 35.5
12 93.5 37.5
14 98.5 39.5
16 103.5 41.5

100% vintage silk
Care instructions - Dry clean only


What is Kantha?

Kantha is a specific style of embroidery originating from India, mainly Bangladesh and West Bengal. It consists of vintage cotton or silk saris which are layered on top of each other and stitched together with a simple running stitch throughout the fabric and along the edges. Typically, a minimum of three cotton or silk sari layers make up each piece of kantha fabric. This forms a thin, light quilt that is soft, comfortable and cool. Kantha blankets' primary original purpose was to serve as blankets to sleep in. As you can see, there are endless functional and beautiful uses for kantha!

In addition to being extremely versatile and aesthetically pleasing, kantha is also environmentally-friendly choice as it is created by repurposing vintage cotton or silk saris. Each kantha item has its own story to tell, and no two items are alike! Sometimes there may be a little wear in the top layer exposing the gorgeous, eye-catching layer beneath, or sometimes they may sport a little patching adding to the charismatic appeal.

Here at Turquoise Tree Designs you can purchase the traditional handmade vintage quilts and also many accessories made from kantha quilts.

I use many of the items in my campervan, kitchen, and home. The fabric is scrumptiously soft, absorbent and quick to dry!

Please have a browse around – I’m sure you will find a unique and exquisite gift for a friend, loved one, or yourself!