Vintage Kantha Jacket, Marigold Yellow Pink Floral Coat

This kantha jacket is a deep marigold yellow, covered in large pink and maroon flowers, green leaves and small maroon dots. Rows of short white running stitches quilt the whole surface. Black piping outlines the seams, the pockets, the front opening and the sleeve cuffs.

What makes this piece
- The back has its own large floral spray, split down the middle by a black-piped centre seam.
- Black piping also runs in angled lines across the lower back and in bands around the sleeves.
- A red floral border strip runs down one side of the back, with more red at the front hem and on a sleeve.
- Two large pockets sit low on the front, each outlined in black.
- The collar carries maroon dots with cream centres. Its underside is a tan and cream print.
- The inside is a green block print, with a blue panel showing at the neckline.

Fabric and construction
The jacket is made of vintage cotton, quilted by hand with kantha running stitch across the body and sleeves. The front is open. No buttons or snaps are visible in the photos. It is not reversible: the green block print is the inside of the jacket.

Because the fabric is vintage, it shows its age. The yellow has streaky, uneven tone in places, and the print has soft fading. A small patch of different printed fabric sits near a front pocket, and another low on the back. Stitch spacing and print placement also vary slightly from piece to piece.

Fit
Sold as one size. The cut is relaxed, with dropped shoulders and a boxy body.

Care
- Dry cleaning is the safest option.
- To spot clean, dab with a damp cloth. Test on a hidden spot inside the hem first.
- Do not machine wash, soak or wring the jacket. Older dyes can run.
- Dry flat or hang in shade, away from direct sun.
- Store on a wide hanger or folded.