kantha vintage lite short jacket aari

Traditional Kantha quilts are made with multiple layers stitched together by hand. It’s a craft born from the hands of women in villages, from resourcefulness, from storytelling, and from survival.

Kantha Lite keeps that heritage intact, but reimagines the construction. We reduced the layers, not the value. We changed the weight, not the wages. Every stitch is still made by hand. Every piece still supports artisans fairly and directly.

Kantha Lite feels effortless and modern while carrying the same soul—made for those who want a piece of handmade craft that fits into everyday life without compromising the people behind it.

A lighter touch. A wider circle.
That is Kantha Lite.

About the photos

Every Kantha Short Jacket is a one-of-a-kind piece, which makes it challenging to show models wearing each unique item. To help you visualize how these jackets look when worn, we'll regularly add photos featuring diverse women sporting various styles.Please remember: The Jacket you receive will be the one shown in the product images.

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Material

Made from 100% vintage fabric which is made of cotton blends. Some of these fabrics are more than 50 years old.

Size

Kantha Vintage Jacket is made to fit diverse body types. If you are unsure if the Jacket will fit you, you can send us a message on WhatsApp and we will be happy to assist you further.

• This jacket fits upto size EU50/UK25/US20

Size of Kantha Vintage Jacket - Small

- Sleeve - 80cm / 31.5 inches

- Width (after the sleeve part)  - 60 cm/ 23 inches

- Length - 63cm/ 25 inches

Size of Kantha Vintage Jacket - Long

- Sleeve - 80cm / 31.5 inches

- Width (after the sleeve part)  - 52.7 cm/ 20.5 inches

- Length - 80cm/ 31.4 inches

Customisation - Did you know that you can customise your cape as per your measurements? Yes, we offer customisation service. For more information about this please message on WhatsApp – Click here or email us at support@fifthorgins.com

Caring for your Kantha Vintage Jacket– Hand wash only and then lay flat to dry.

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!

Welcome to Fifth Origins! I'm Sindhu, founder of our vibrant, women-led and run community, Fifth Origins. Thanks for diving into our world of revolutionary fashion. Here at Fifth Origins, every piece you pick not only turns heads but also casts a powerful vote for a fairer fashion future—from our beloved Mother Nature to the skilled artisans crafting each item.

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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 use Xportel as our shipping partner. 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.

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

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