kantha vintage long coat midnight plum (RUAA)

Vintage sarees. Hand-stitched Kantha. Reversible.

• Made from hand-selected vintage sarees

• Hand-stitched using Kantha

• Fully reversible — two distinct looks

• Comes with a belt

• Multiple ways to wear

• One of a kind

This coat is crafted from vintage sarees chosen for their texture, colour, and character.
Layered, hand-stitched using Kantha, and re-cut into a modern bomber silhouette. Natural variations in colour, texture, and stitch are part of the fabric’s history — not flaws.

Material

The RUAA Kantha Coat is crafted from hand-selected vintage sarees, layered and hand-stitched using the Kantha technique.

Each saree is chosen for its texture, colour, and durability, then brought together through slow handwork before being re-cut into a modern bomber silhouette.

Natural variations in colour, texture, and stitch are inherent to Kantha and part of the garment’s character — not flaws.

Size

The RUAA Kantha Coat is designed to be worn open, belted, or layered. Please see the product name to check if it is a short coat or a long coat.

Long Coat

• Chest - 25"

• Length - 43"

• Sleeve length - 25"

• Shoulder to Shoulder - 21"

Short Coat

• Chest - 24""

• Length - 38"

• Sleeve length - 25"

• Shoulder to Shoulder - 21"

If you need help choosing your size, please reach out to us before placing your order at support@fifthorigins.com

Care Instructions

• Gentle hand wash separately in cold water or dry clean only

• Do not soak

• Do not dry in direct sunlight

• Do not use fabric softeners, bleach, or starch

With the right care, the fabric will continue to soften and age beautifully.

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 unless it is mentioned on the product page.*

Your order will reach you within 4–12 business days.

If something isn’t quite right, we accept exchanges within 3 days of delivery, or offer a store credit valid for 12 months.

As each piece is handmade and one of a kind, refunds are not available.