BLANKET COAT 101

I call it a Blanket Coat because I want you to know the history of the textile.  Our Kantha Coats are made from vintage handstitched quilts.  Blankets that were intentionally made in either Bangladesh or India.  Quilts hand stitched from available fabrics with the stitchwork reflecting the personality of the original maker.  

Every Kantha, every quilt, every coat ... one of a kind.

FINDING YOUR ONE

I say that everyone has their coat. When you find yours, you know how true that is. I hope these descriptions help you understand how individual each coat is and, help you find your "one".

Mid-length open-front jacket with wide sleeves, made from a dark gray woven textile featuring small white diamond motifs and contrasting blue and orange panels.

Original

This is the one that started it all. Our roomiest and coziest fit. No matter your size or height, if you enjoy a loose fit or are looking to truly wrap up in a blanket, this is your style.

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Mid-length open-front jacket with wide sleeves, made from a cream woven textile with vertical multicolor stripe patterns and a contrasting green check lining visible at the edges.

Slim

The same length as our Original, but with a just three inches less fabric on each side. If you are petite, this might give you the loose look you are going for without feeling overwhelmed by fabric.

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Mid-length open-front jacket with wide sleeves, constructed from multicolored patchwork woven textiles in rust, blue, and purple with varied stripe and geometric patterns.

Slim Short

The same width as our Slim but this shape is cut shorter than our Original and Slim. Petite customers love the long look. Our taller customers enjoy having a “car coat” style.

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Mid-length open-front jacket with wide sleeves, made from multicolored woven textiles with bold vertical stripes in teal, red, and purple and mixed patterned panels.

Mid

Designed to hit at or just below the hip, depending on height and torso length. 

This shape fits an adult woman up to size 14 and a child size 10-12.

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Short-sleeve open-front jacket made from a teal woven textile with vertical stripe patterns and subtle geometric detailing.

Mini

Designed to hit at or just above the waist (depending on height and body type). 

Fits up to a women's adult size 10 and a child size 6-12.

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Short-sleeve open-front jacket made from multicolored woven textiles in olive, rust, and cream with mixed stripe and geometric patterns.

Crop

Truly a crop or bolero style. 

Fits up to an woman's adult size 10. Or looks like our Original on a toddler.

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Premium + Signature Collections

So, what makes a coat Premium or Signature? It all comes back to the textile. Here’s a closer look at the details that define each collection. 

You’ll find Premium and Signature pieces in our Rani, Tara, and Blanket Coat styles.

Close-up of a teal quilted textile featuring a red geometric star motif created with openwork stitching and embroidery. The fabric shows visible stitching lines and small speckled variations across the surface.

Premium Collection

Sometimes our pieces are even more special. The Premium Collection features Kanthas with details like embroidery, patchwork, zari, or a heavy and rugged finish.

Signature Collection

Our Signature Collection highlights Kanthas with especially intricate stitchwork--from detailed patterns to hand stitching that covers the entire textile.

Many Ways to Wear

Our Blanket Coats were designed with the original Kantha in mind. Wear them open, flip them, belt them—there’s more than one way to make yours your own.

  • Reversible

    Kantha quilts were originally made to be used and appreciated on both sides, so we carried that idea into our Blanket Coat design. Flip yours inside out for a completely different look—the reverse side is meant to be seen.

  • Belted

    Our Original, Slim, and Slim Short shapes have side openings designed for a belt or fabric tie. Cinch it at the waist, wrap it all the way around, or leave it open and relaxed.

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Blanket Coat Weight

Every kantha is one of a kind. The way a quilt feels, weighs, drapes - depends on the maker and materials used.  The weight of the kantha can change the shape of your coat.

How we describe the weight of each Blanket Coat:

Whitney — 5'9", US size 8 in the slim short shape
  • Mid-length open-front jacket with short wide sleeves, made from a red lightweight textile with visible stitched linear patterns and subtle tonal variations.
    Tissue Weight

    These are the lightest of our coats.  They feel barely there and have minimal structure.

  • Mid-length open-front jacket with a relaxed, draped silhouette and short wide sleeves. The fabric features a patchwork-style design in earthy tones—rust, olive, and beige—with intricate floral and vine patterns.
    Light Weight

    These coats tend to have more drape and a relaxed fit more than a tailored shape.

  • Relaxed, mid-length open-front jacket with a soft drape and wide, short sleeves. The design features a bold patchwork mix of textures and patterns in warm tones—rust, brick red, and hints of teal and mustard—creating a modern, artisanal look.
    Mid Weight

    More structured than our light weight coats.  They still drape beautifully but you'll find it holds its' shape especially in the collar.  They will soften with wear.

  • Relaxed, oversized open-front jacket with a roomy, draped silhouette and wide short sleeves. The design features vertical stripe patterns in a lively mix of greens, neutrals, and soft accent colors, giving it a vibrant, artisanal feel.
    Heavy Weight

    These can be "structured" or "broken in".  If it's structured and heavy weight, you will notice more of an "A Line" shape.  You will feel a comforting weight on your shoulders. 

see the coats on our sapana models