Lahar | Kantha Sheet
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Lahar, meaning “wave,” is a kantha chaadar created in collaboration with artisans in the village of Sima Nagar, West Bengal.
Made from three layers of handloomed cotton, it is stitched using traditional kantha, worked freehand across the surface. The lines move in a gentle, wave-like rhythm, giving the piece a soft sense of movement and texture.
Each piece is stitched without templates, allowing the pattern to form naturally through the hand. Slight variations are part of the process, reflecting the organic nature of the craft.
Traditionally used as a covering, a chaadar can be laid over a bed as a top sheet, used during warmer nights, or styled across a sofa or table. Its lightness makes it an easy, versatile piece to live with.
This piece is created in collaboration with artisans in West Bengal, supporting consistent work and fair pay through traditional craft.
A portion of proceeds is shared with marginalised communities through our ongoing partnership with human rights organisation Restless Beings.
Kantha is a centuries-old stitching tradition from the Bengal region, spanning present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Originally created within the home, layers of worn cloth were stitched together using small running stitches to form quilts for everyday use. What began as a practical act of reuse became something more, a quiet expression of care, resourcefulness, and creativity.
Today, this practice continues as a way of preserving both craft and a philosophy rooted in renewal, where nothing is wasted and every piece carries a past into the present.
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We support makers and farmers near and far through fair wages and thoughtful partnerships.
We choose natural, biodegradable materials and eco-conscious or plant-based dyes where possible. While we avoid single-use plastic, we reuse any that arrives with deliveries to reduce waste.
A percentage of every order goes to marginalised communities, and every purchase plants a tree.
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We support makers and farmers near and far through fair wages and thoughtful partnerships.
We choose natural, biodegradable materials and eco-conscious or plant-based dyes where possible. While we avoid single-use plastic, we reuse any that arrives with deliveries to reduce waste.
A percentage of every order goes to marginalised communities, and every purchase plants a tree.
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Spindle by Sisters is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 13533257
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