the gather bag

The Gather Bag - a collaboration between Fifth Origins and Rashi.

A little bag for just what you need.

Each Gather Bag begins with an old saree, transformed through Kantha stitching and reimagined into a small, soft clutch. The knotted handle makes it easy to hold and move with, whether you’re heading to dinner, meeting friends, dressing up for a celebration or dancing into the evening.

No two Gather Bags are exactly alike. The colours, prints, stitches and traces of their previous life are all part of what makes each one individual.

Product details

Made from old sarees and lungis, enhanced with traditional Kantha stitching

Knotted handle for an easy grip. Designed to be carried by hand as a clutch

Fits your small essentials — phone, cardholder, keys, lipstick and more

Each piece is one of a kind

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Material: Upcycled cotton sarees and lungis

Care: Gently wash in cold water. Wash separately, do not bleach, and air dry.

About the collaboration
The Gather Bag began as an idea from Rashi and was developed together with Fifth Origins, bringing her perspective on ease and everyday dressing together with our love for giving old textiles a new life.

Kantha: Old Sarees, New Stories

Ever wonder what happens to beautiful old sarees in India? In Sikra village and other small villages in West Bengal and bodering Bangladesh, they get a second life through the age-old Kantha technique.

Here's how it works: Hawkers collect vintage sarees from all over India. These sarees are then layered (at least 4-5 layers) to first make quilts. It's usually done by groups of women who sit together, chatting and stitching, turning these old fabrics into pieces of art. Their nimble fingers create patterns that tell stories - of tradition, of their village, of the fabric's past life.

Once they're done, our tailors step in, shaping these stitched-up saree quilts into wearable art. It's slow fashion at its best - and the best part? Every piece is unique, just like you.

When you wear our Kantha pieces, you're not just looking good. You're wearing someone's labor of love, supporting a village, and giving new life to old cloth. Pretty cool, right?

Made by - This product is made by our artisan community Bondutha. Bondutha—meaning friendship—is our artisan community partner based in Nadia district, West Bengal. It's home to more than 2,000 women artisans who specialize in Kantha embroidery, supported by their extended families, local tailors, and cultural keepers. This community is a thriving ecosystem of tradition, skill, and collaboration—and an integral part of our vision to build slow, ethical, and empowering fashion systems.

So next time someone compliments your jacket, you'll have quite a story to tell!

We ship worldwide*

Every piece is made in small batches and mindfully handmade by skilled artisans.

Ready to be shipped. (unless mentioned in the description above.) Once the product is shipped, we cannot cancel or make any changes in the order.

For orders shipping to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we are now exploringa new carrier partner for shipping. While it is not the fastest shipping method available, it offers the best balance between reliability and affordability, especially in light of rising international shipping costs.

As a result, delivery times may be slightly longer than standard express services. We appreciate your patience and understanding, as this allows us to keep shipping costs as reasonable as possible while continuing to serve these destinations.

We ship worldwide using different carrier partners:

*Price is not inclusive of the customs duty and government taxes. It is the responsibility of the customer.

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