- Kantha beaded wide cuff
- Wood beads made from furniture scraps
- Repurposed cotton textiles
- Lightweight, yet bold and sturdy
- It measures approximately 2.25 inches wide
- Open-ended – fits most wrist sizes
- Lead and nickel free metal frame
- Each is unique; color and patterns vary
- Sustainably handmade by women artisans in India
design: A gold-tone wire cuff holds multiple parallel rows of small fabric-wrapped beads in a dense, colorful grid, alternating with faceted gold-tone metal beads and finished with a single dangling bell charm.
size: Approximately 2.25 inches wide; open-ended cuff design fits most wrist sizes.
material: Cotton textile-wrapped beads made from repurposed fabric scraps, wood beads made from reclaimed furniture scraps, and a lead- and nickel-free metal frame and accent beads.
features: Open-ended adjustable cuff, multi-row beaded grid, dangling bell charm, lightweight yet sturdy frame, one-of-a-kind color and pattern per piece
care: Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth and keep away from water, perfume, and lotion, which can fade or fray the textile-wrapped beads.
disclaimer: Because each cuff is hand-assembled from repurposed textile scraps, the color and pattern of the beads vary piece to piece, so no two bracelets are exactly alike.
The Story
This cuff is built from repurposed cotton textiles: leftover fabric scraps, cut into small pieces and wrapped tightly around a bead core rather than thrown away. Turning scrap cloth into wearable material has long been part of household and craft economies across India, where cotton is precious and little goes to waste.
The result here is a dense, multicolored grid, dozens of small fabric-wrapped beads set row after row across a wide metal frame, so that no single color dominates and every angle shows a different mix of prints and hues. That patchwork quality is the point: it records the varied source fabrics the beads were cut from, rather than a single planned palette.
Pairing repurposed textile beads with wood beads cut from furniture scraps extends the same logic to a second material, taking offcuts that would otherwise be discarded and giving them a second life as jewelry components.
To make a cuff like this, small squares of leftover cotton fabric are cut and hand-wrapped around a bead core until each one is fully covered and the color underneath disappears. Rows of these textile beads are then strung and wired, alongside faceted metal beads and beads cut from reclaimed wood, onto a wide open-ended metal frame, with each row hand-tensioned so the finished cuff holds its curved shape and stays lightweight rather than stiff.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Repurposed textile beadwork
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a bold, colorful statement cuff with a fair-trade, low-waste story behind it
- Wear It With: Wear it alone as a wide statement cuff, or stack it with plain gold-tone bangles to let the color grid stand out
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, gifting, stacking with bangles
- Metal: Gold-tone, lead- and nickel-free metal frame and beads
Questions & Answers
Will this cuff fit my wrist?
Yes. It's open-ended rather than a fixed circle, so it gently flexes open and closed to fit most wrist sizes.
Will my bracelet look exactly like the photo?
Close, but not identical. Each cuff is hand-assembled from repurposed fabric scraps, so the exact colors and prints in your beads will vary slightly from piece to piece.
Is it safe for sensitive skin?
The metal frame and beads are made from lead- and nickel-free metal, making it a good choice for those with metal sensitivities.
Can I get it wet?
Best to keep it dry. The beads are wrapped in cotton textile, so water, perfume, and lotion can dull the fabric or cause colors to run over time.
What are the beads made from?
The colorful beads are cotton fabric scraps hand-wrapped around a bead core, combined with beads cut from reclaimed furniture wood and metal accent beads.
