Our Kantha Placemats are handmade by women artisans in West Bengal, India using 100% cotton up-cycled saris. Each piece is unique and is made from two saris that are stitched together using the traditional “kantha” embroidery technique. • Featuring different colors and prints on each side, our fair trade placemats are machine washable and sustainable. • Comes as a set of 4 placemats, in assorted prints and colors.
Material: 100% Up-Cycled Cotton
Color: Assorted Prints & Colors • Shape: Rectangle
Care: Machine Wash in Cold Water
Dimensions: 13" x 18"
Sevya Handmade | Fair Trade | Ethically made in India
"Sevya" is a Sanskrit word that means "caring through service"; caring for humanity and for the environment we live in. Sevya is dedicated to preserving the indigenous art forms and cultures of India by supporting the artisan communities who uphold these traditions. We work directly with artisan communities throughout India to develop contemporary styles of apparel & accessories that showcase their traditional and eco-friendly methods of handcraft--including hand-loom, block-printing, tie-dye, and embroidery. Our collection of fair trade apparel, accessories, and home linens are made with the finest natural materials using traditional craft techniques, which are passed down from generation to generation. By providing a sustainable livelihood to these artisan communities, we help to ensure that these artisans, and their craft traditions, can continue to flourish. Sevya is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.
