Embroidered, 100% cotton kantha baby blanket in pink and grey leaf design by Khushi Kantha

Sustainable, multi-purpose, machine-washable Gaibandha (leaf) baby blanket with a vibrant stand-out factor, hand-stitched from four layers of reclaimed and ethically-sourced cotton and embroidered with empowerment by mothers in Bangladesh. Meets BS EN 16779-1:2018 product safety standard.

The blanket comes presented in a re-usable cotton drawstring bag, hand-crafted from a vintage sari offcut, with a packaging insert featuring the photo and story of the mother who made it.

The label hand-stitched into the blanket features the geo-coordinates of the village in North-West Bangladesh where it was made, and the maker has hand-embroidered her name and the blanket’s unique number on the label.

How it’s made: Khushi Kantha (Happy Blanket) has partnered with a GOTS-certified Bangladeshi garments factory to breathe new life into what's known as 'deadstock' cotton fabric, by upcycling it as the inside layers of our blankets. The outside layers are made from traditional handloom fabric, which is hand-woven, and then hand-dyed to our custom colour palette using Oeko-Tek passport-certified dyes.

Our embroidery designs are named after our favourite parts of North-West Bangladesh. Gaibandha district was under water in ancient times, but the land was eventually filled in by the silt from the Teesta, Brahmaputra and Jamuna rivers.

Uses: As practical as they are pretty, a Happy Blanket is highly versatile - they are easy to transport, and can be used for pretty much every task on a busy parent's daily to-do list! For example: as a pram blanket; as a soft, clean surface for baby to lie or sit on, at home, in the park, on the beach, in a cafe etc.; as a breastfeeding cover; to line the pram, giving baby a snug, soft surface to lie on; and even as a makeshift changing mat when the need arises! Instilled with the strength and spirit of the mothers who create them, our blankets are designed to withstand the daily wear-and-tear of life with a little one, and be treasured from child to child.

The blanket can continue to be used through the years, as babies grow into toddlers and beyond.

They’re perfect for keeping cosy when watching a movie on the sofa when the weather is miserable, as a towel on the beach, for building dens, for picnicking, and for toddler tea parties!

Dimensions: 1m x 75cm

Care: Our Happy Blankets get even softer and more nurturing with each wash! They have all been pre-washed multiple times, to ensure the fabric doesn't shrink and the colours don't run. Protect the environment: Gentle wash at 30 degrees, with similar colours. Do not tumble dry or dry clean.

Every Happy Blanket purchased comes with a unique story attached - and creates an opportunity for a mother in Bangladesh to provide for her children with dignity.

Ursprung: Shakti.ism

Shakti.ism ist eine britische Marke, die indischen Saris ein zweites Leben gibt:  In sozialen Einrichtungen in Indien und Bangladesch verarbeitet sie die Saris zu schönen neuen Kleidungsstücken.

Fair Trade: Shakti.ism ist ein soziales Unternehmen, das in Indien und Bangladesch tätig ist. Die Mitarbeiter erhalten einen fairen Lohn sowie zusätzliche Gesundheits- und Wellnessleistungen. Shakti.ism besucht regelmäßig die Standorte und berät sich mit ihren Mitarbeitern.

Umweltfreundlich: Die Artikel werden aus alten indischen Saris hergestellt, die von Shakti.ism ein zweites Leben erhalten. Zum Beispiel werden viele Saris gespendet. Lokale Spenden kommen in der Regel von ärmeren Menschen, die Saris im Austausch für andere Lebensbedürfnisse spenden. Oder sie verkaufen es zu einem niedrigen Preis an Shakti.ism, damit sie mit diesem Geld Grundnahrungsmittel kaufen können. Shakti.ism kann dann verhindern, dass der gebrauchte Stoff weggeworfen wird. Saris können auch in Europa gespendet werden, damit sie wiederverwendet werden können.

Guter Zweck: Shakti.ism arbeitet mit Frauen zusammen, bei denen das Risiko besteht, von geschlechtsspezifischer Gewalt betroffen zu sein. Bei Shaktiism erhalten diese Frauen die Möglichkeit, in einer angenehmen Umgebung ihr eigenes Geld fair zu verdienen.