Raw Silk Kantha Jacket – Madder Red | Natural Dyed, Hand Kantha Work

Where Ancient Craft Meets Everyday Wear

There are garments you buy, and then there are garments that carry a story. This Raw Silk Kantha Jacket in Madder Red belongs firmly in the second category. Born in the hands of rural artisans across India, every thread of this jacket has been hand-spun, hand-woven, and hand-stitched — a living testament to the indigenous textile traditions that have shaped this land for centuries.

The deep, earthy Madder Red is not a chemical dye. It comes from the roots of the madder plant — one of the oldest natural dye sources known to humankind. The result is a colour that breathes, ages gracefully, and tells a different story in every light.

What Makes This Jacket Special

• Fabric: 100% pure handloom cotton — hand-spun and hand-woven on traditional pit looms
• Dye: Indigenous madder root natural dye — no synthetic chemicals, no shortcuts
• Craft: Hand Kantha embroidery with intricate patchwork detailing — each stitch placed by hand
• Weight: Medium weight — comfortable across seasons
• Fit: Unisex — designed for both men and women
• Origin: Made in India by rural artisan communities
• Shipping: Worldwide delivery available

Why You'll Reach for It Every Season

One of the most remarkable qualities of handloom cotton is its natural thermoregulation. This jacket keeps you cool in summer and offers a gentle warmth in winter — no synthetic fill, no padding, just the honest intelligence of natural fibre. It's the kind of piece that earns a permanent place in your wardrobe.

Sizing & Custom Orders

This jacket will fit women having a bust size of 36–40 inches. Please refer to the measurements below before ordering:

• Bust: 44 inches
• Jacket Length: 26 inches
• Sleeve Length: 21 inches

We also accept custom-size bookings on request — available in similar handloom fabrics and in different natural dye shades. Connect with our customer care team for bespoke orders and colour options.

A Fashion Statement in Sustainable Textiles

Wearing this jacket is a quiet act of resistance against fast fashion. It supports women-led artisan clusters, preserves endangered weaving traditions, and puts fair wages into the hands of the makers. This is slow fashion at its most intentional — a masterpiece you wear, not just own.

Each piece is unique. Slight variations in colour, weave, and embroidery are the natural signature of handmade craft — not imperfections, but proof of the human hand behind every stitch.

Wash and Care

Preferably Dry Clean. Or hand wash with regular water separately, gentle cycle — do not bleach. Use mild soap or eco soap. Dry under shade. Do not wash the garment frequently.

Please note that due to the natural property of the dye, colour will bleed for the first few washes and will then stabilise.