KANTHA ROWS Sweatshirt

Inside the KANTHA ROWS sweatshirt

Many layers, one cloth. The KANTHA ROWS sweatshirt takes a single idea from Bengal kantha, the rows of running stitch that hold layers of cloth together, and places it on the left chest in tone-on-tone thread. From a distance it is a calm Neel Blue sweatshirt. Up close, the rows of stitching appear, quiet and rhythmic. It is a Luxe piece, limited to 10, and it will never be remade.

The design: kantha rows, machine-embroidered

Kantha is a stitching tradition of Bengal, where layers of cloth are joined with lines of simple running stitch. The KANTHA ROWS sweatshirt honours that pattern of rows. To be clear about how it is made: the rows are machine-embroidered in India, after Bengal kantha. They are tonal, so the thread sits close to the Neel Blue ground and reads as texture rather than colour.

The fabric: 300 GSM fleece

The KANTHA ROWS sweatshirt is made from 90% cotton and 10% polyester fleece at 300 GSM. It is warm and soft on the inside, with enough weight to hang cleanly. It suits cool evenings, winter travel and air-conditioned rooms.

Fit and sizing

The cut is a unisex regular fit, with sizes from XS to 3XL. It is neat enough to wear under a long coat and relaxed enough to wear on its own. Our size guide lists chest and length measurements for every size, so you can compare with a sweatshirt you already own.

Luxe: an edition of 10

The KANTHA ROWS sweatshirt belongs to the Luxe house of the EKVAAR House of Originals. It is a limited edition of only 10 pieces, and once those 10 are reserved it will not be made again. It comes in one colour, Neel Blue.

How to style the KANTHA ROWS sweatshirt

Keep it minimal so the stitching can be seen. Straight denim or relaxed trousers and clean sneakers are the easy pairing. Let a white collar show at the neck, as in the photos, for a sharper look, and layer it under a long coat or an overshirt jacket in winter. If you enjoy pieces drawn from Indian textiles, look at the AJRAKH NIGHT sweatshirt and the CHARKHANA sweatshirt.

Why rows of stitches

There is something calming about repetition. Rows of stitches, laid one after another, are how many layers become one strong cloth. The KANTHA ROWS sweatshirt keeps that feeling in a modern form: a garment that looks simple but carries the memory of patient, careful work.

Who it is for

It is for people who love Indian textiles, prefer quiet detail to loud prints, and like owning something few others have. It is unisex and a meaningful gift for someone who values craft traditions.

Care

Wash it inside out in cold water and dry on low heat. Do not iron on the embroidery, so the rows stay neat.

Made in India, made for you

Every KANTHA ROWS sweatshirt is made in India after you reserve it, one of only 10. You choose your size, and the piece is made for you. Reserve yours above.