A vibrant, layered statement piece with a bold artisanal feel, the Kantha Necklace brings together rich color and tactile texture in a striking four-strand silhouette. Each hand-wrapped bead adds depth and dimension for an effortlessly expressive finish.
- Design: Multi-color four-strand necklace with round, fabric-covered beads and layered construction
- Material: Recycled textiles beads
- Size: 18.5" adjustable
- Country of Origin: India
Handcrafted by women artisans, this piece carries a distinctive handmade character that makes every necklace beautifully unique. Style it with simple separates to let the color and texture stand out. Each bead is meticulously hand-wrapped in upcycled Kantha textiles, giving new life to vintage fabrics in a joyful, free-spirited form.
Care & Disclaimer: Due to its handcrafted nature, slight variations in color, texture, and bead placement may occur. Store gently and keep away from moisture, perfumes, and harsh chemicals to preserve its finish.
design: A bold four-strand statement necklace of round, fabric-wrapped beads in mixed patterns and colors, layered to fall in graduated tiers from a delicate chain and gold-tone hook clasp.
size: 18.5" adjustable
material: Recycled textile (upcycled kantha fabric) beads, alloy findings and clasp
features: Four-strand layered design, hand-wrapped fabric beads, mixed prints and colorways, adjustable length, gold-tone hardware
care: Store flat or hanging away from moisture, perfume, and harsh chemicals, and wipe gently with a soft dry cloth to keep the fabric and hardware in good condition.
disclaimer: Because each bead is individually hand-wrapped in reclaimed fabric, color placement, pattern, and bead shape vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
The fabric on these beads is kantha cloth, a running-stitch textile tradition rooted in West Bengal and Bangladesh, where old cotton saris and dhotis are layered and hand-stitched into thick, quilted fabric. Kantha began as a household practice of reusing worn cloth rather than discarding it, and generations of women have carried the technique forward, turning soft, faded prints into new material with its own texture and history.
In this necklace, scraps of that reclaimed fabric are cut and wrapped tightly around beads, so each one carries a fragment of a different sari: a stripe, a floral border, a solid dyed panel. No two beads read the same, because no two scraps of vintage cloth are the same, which is the point of working with reused textiles rather than uniform new ones.
The result is a piece of jewelry built entirely from cloth that already had a life before it — an approach that treats worn saris as raw material worth preserving, not waste.
Each bead starts as a lightweight core that an artisan cuts and wraps in a piece of reclaimed kantha fabric, pulling the cloth taut and securing it by hand so the pattern sits smoothly around the curve. The wrapped beads are then strung and linked by hand across four separate strands, with the lengths graduated so the strands stack evenly when worn. It's slow, repetitive handwork — cutting, wrapping, stringing — done bead by bead rather than by machine, which is why the finished necklace shows the small irregularities of hand construction.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Kantha textile (upcycled sari fabric)
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a colorful, textural statement piece to anchor a simple outfit
- Wear It With: Wear with a solid-color top or dress and let the necklace be the only accessory
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, dressing up a plain outfit, gifting
- Metal: Alloy
Questions & Answers
What are the beads made of?
Each bead is a core hand-wrapped in reclaimed kantha textile, made from layered, upcycled sari fabric rather than new material.
Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?
Not exactly. Because the beads are wrapped in reused fabric scraps, the colors, prints, and bead placement vary slightly from piece to piece.
How long is the necklace and is it adjustable?
It measures 18.5" and adjusts, so it can sit higher or lower depending on how you fasten it.
How should I store and care for it?
Keep it away from moisture, perfume, and harsh chemicals, and store it flat or hanging so the fabric-wrapped beads keep their shape.
Who makes this necklace?
It's handcrafted by women artisans in India who cut, wrap, and string each bead by hand from reclaimed textile fabric.
