Quilts have been a part of civilization for centuries, dating back to ancient communities across Europe, Asia, and North America. Not only do they provide added warmth and comfort during the colder months, but many are “patched” together as family heirlooms, gaining squares with each generation.
If you’re hoping to start your own family quilt or want to simply add an extra layer to your bed, consider these handcrafted quilts below. (And for some added history, nearly all of them are traditionally made in South Asia by women artisans, leveraging skills passed down from generation to generation.) Whichever you choose is a one-of-a-kind to snuggle up in and enjoy for years to come.
Looking for comforters instead? Here are our favorite sustainable comforters and duvets for a cozy bed.
1. The Little Market
Sustainable Materials | Upcycled cotton saris
Sizes Available | Little (40” x 40”), Throw (80” x 40”), Small (80” x 70”), Medium (94” x 94”), Large (100” x 94”)
Prices Starting At | $98
The Little Market works with refugees and survivors from all around the globe to provide dignified work and wages; its entire line of Kantha Quilts (Kantha means “patched cloth”) is hand-stitched by Bangladeshi survivors of sex trafficking. There are five sizes available from Little to Large and each one denotes how long it took to sew together from 11+ to 30+ hours. They’re all one-of-a-kind, too, since they’re woven from upcycled saris and embroidered by the woman who made them. We love the traditional South Asian patterns and colors, The Little Market’s focus on these historically marginalized communities, and the low-waste double-sided production that goes into these accessible and artisanal quilts.
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2. The Citizenry
Sustainable Materials | French flax linen
Sizes Available | Twin (86” x 68”), Full/Queen (90” x 90”), King/Cal King (90” x 112”)
Prices Starting At | $255
The Citizenry works with makers and artists worldwide for its line of stunning and sustainable home goods, and its signature Stonewashed Linen Quilts are made in Portugal within the oldest family-run mill in the country! Woven with OEKO-TEX certified French flax linen, these quilts are cozy, chic, and conscious simultaneously. Choose from over a dozen rich colors and patterns (the currant and sage solids make us swoon!) across three different sizes. Add effortlessly to your bed as a top layer in the winter or as the blanket in the summer; a perfect addition to your space year-round, especially if you prefer solids over patterns.
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3. Coyuchi
Sustainable Materials | GOTS certified organic cotton
Sizes Available | Toddler (50” x 36”), Full/Queen (92” x 88”), King (108” x 92”)
Prices Starting At | $128
Coyuchi makes all of our home decor dreams come true with its impeccable taste, high-quality materials, and superior craftsmanship. The brand’s organic quilts are sewn using GOTS and MADE SAFE certified organic cotton from India and designed with thoughtful patches or hand-stitched details. You can choose from two main sizes (full/queen and king), a toddler size option for select products, or matching quilted shams to create a seamless aesthetic for any room. Coyuchi also touts a take-back program when you’re done with your quilts and a secondhand shop for gently used items at deep discounts (think $200 instead of $350)!
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4. Cold Picnic
Sustainable Materials | Organic cotton, OEKO-TEX certified recycled cotton
Sizes Available | 30” x 40”, 50” x 60”, Baby (36” x 52”), Twin (56” x 80”), Queen (84” x 94”), King (104” x 94”)
Prices Starting At | $130
For blankets and quilts inspired by nature, we love Cold Picnic’s abstract options. The pieces are designed by the brand’s co-partners in their Brooklyn studio, and then quilts are produced by artisans in India (while the throws are made by a family-owned factory in New Jersey). There are a wide variety of patterns and sizes available, from zebra and leopard designs to geometric shapes in bright, bold colors. Cold Picnic focuses on organic and recycled cotton as much as possible to minimize its environmental impact.
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5. Anchal Project
Sustainable Materials | GOTS certified organic cotton, upcycled saris
Sizes Available | 32” x 48”, 54” x 74”
Prices Starting At | $120
Sisters Colleen and Maggie Clines launched Anchal Project in 2010, a now nonprofit social enterprise that employs women who’ve escaped the sex trade in India. Using GOTS certified organic cotton or upcycled saris, its Kantha Quilts line is fully fair trade, providing women with fair wages and safe working environments in exchange for their exceptional traditional stitching skills. There are two sizes available with a mix of gorgeous modern and traditional patterns, and profits go to support the artisans’ livelihoods and families’ needs.
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6. Neococo
Sustainable Materials | Organic cotton
Sizes Available | 48” x 60”
Prices Starting At | $175
Got a little one you want to snuggle? Neococo’s baby quilts are just what you need. Made in three beautiful pastel colors (sage, mustard, and gray), these quilts are handcrafted in the heart of Los Angeles using 100 percent cotton gauze and organic cotton batting. And they’re embroidered with either giraffe or monkey designs for an extra cute touch! All Neococo goods— from its apparel to home goods—are made by women refugees so that anyone displaced can start over with dignity, independence, and financial flexibility.
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7. Dusen Dusen
Sustainable Materials | Cotton
Sizes Available | Twin Set (70” x 96”), Full/Queen Set (90” x 96”), King Set (110” x 96”)
Prices Starting At | $218
For coverlets that are as functional as quilts but not quite as heavy-duty, check out Dusen Dusen’s collection. Quilted in retro patterns with pastel colors, these very groovy pieces contain an added layer of insulation so they’ll keep you warm but not overly stuffy. Each set includes not just a coverlet but two shams as well, and they’re all crafted responsibly in Portugal. Soft, stonewashed, sustainable…and yes, super snuggly.
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Featured image by Coyuchi
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