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Kantha rosette cluster bead necklace in pink, blue, purple and orange recycled sari cotton, handmade in India
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  • Rosette cluster fabric bead necklace worn over a taupe V-neck top, rosettes at the center of the chest
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Kantha Rosette Cluster Bead Necklace

Kantha Rosette Cluster Bead Necklace

$48.00
  • USA based
  • 30-day returns
AK-N57-MULTI

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Artisan made with love

Small wrapped beads run the length of the strand in a shifting patchwork of magenta, cobalt, mustard and rust, then gather at the front into a cluster of larger disc rosettes with pinwheel folds radiating from each center.

  • Material: Recycled sari cotton, gold-tone clasp and extender chain
  • Length: 17 in plus 3 in extender
  • Drop: 4.5 in
  • Closure: Gold-tone lobster clasp
  • Origin: India

The front cluster sits low across the collarbone with real dimension but almost no weight, since every bead is fabric wrapped over a hollow core. Solid necklines let the color do the work — a white shirt, a navy sweater, a plain black dress.
Details
  • Graduated bead sizing along the strand
  • Oversized front cluster of gathered rosettes
  • One-of-a-kind prints and colorways on every bead
  • Gold-tone extender chain for adjustable length

Each bead is individually wrapped from a scrap of recycled sari, so prints, colors and stitching vary from bead to bead and from one necklace to the next.

The Story

Kantha is a running-stitch textile technique from Bengal, where worn cotton saris are layered and hand-stitched into quilts, wraps and covers. Old fabric gets a second life through the repetition of one small stitch, done by hand across a whole sheet.

This necklace works with the same logic at bead scale. Each bead is cut from a section of recycled sari cotton, wrapped over a lightweight core and secured with the same tight running stitch — chosen by color and print, so no two land next to each other quite the same way.

The strand beads are wrapped and rounded uniformly. The front cluster is left as gathered disc rosettes so the fabric's folds and prints stay visible — small quilt blocks turned three-dimensional.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Kantha running-stitch textile tradition

Keep dry. Spot clean the textile beads with a barely damp cloth and air dry fully. Do not soak, wring or machine wash.

Questions

Is the length adjustable?

Yes. The strand is 17 in with a 3 in gold-tone extender chain, so you can wear it anywhere in that range.

What are the beads made of?

Recycled sari cotton hand-wrapped over lightweight cores, so the beads are soft and light rather than solid.

How do I clean and store it?

Spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth and let it air dry fully before storing. Avoid soaking, machine washing or wearing it in water.

Is it heavy to wear?

No. The bead cores are lightweight, so the oversized front cluster sits comfortably without pulling.

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