Recycled Kantha Fabric Beads - OBLONG

Regular price $12.00

You will receive 7 Recycled Kantha Fabric Beads. Each bead is oblong in shape and is about 12mm wide and 25mm long. Holes in beads for stringing are very small.

Kantha quilts are a traditional textile found in abundance in India. They are made from layers of worn cotton saris, sewn together with a distinctive, allover running stitch. Artisans transform the fabric scraps into beads for jewelry, which provides new life to a textile that is often discarded. Each Kantha bead has a base made of wood, carved out of scraps gathered from a local furniture factory. We, and the artisans, love sustainable sourcing! Artisans then hand cover each wooden bead with a colorful piece of Kantha fabric, attaching them securely with a safe adhesive. Excess fabric is trimmed off, and the bead is complete.