Kantha cloth

The traditional folk art is famous as Kantha which means 'Patched cloth'. The original Kantha is double faced where the design appeared identical on either sides of the fabric. The great length of stitch is broken into tiny tacking's which gives almost a dotted appearance on either sides of the quilt like "Do rukha". Sometimes the embroidery is so finely done that it is very difficult to identify the wrong side.

Kantha quilting is an age-old textile art form originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Bangladesh and Bengal. Rooted in tradition and culture, Kantha quilts serve both functional and aestheti…

Siddi kawandi making in progress. It's quite amazing how the Siddi quilters can picture their designs in their had before sewing begins. This quilt has a soft cotton wadding inside for warmth but it's much lighter than the traditional kawandi that are made of layers and layers of recycled clothes and saris. #siddikawandi #handstitch #kantha #khowdi #sustainabletextiles #quilt #quilting #indiantextiles #recycledcotton #geesbend

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Kantha is still the most popular form of embroidery practised by rural women. The traditional form of Kantha embroidery was done with soft dhotis and saris, with a simple running stitch along the e…

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Learn about the rich history and meaning of kantha embroidery in India and across South Asia, practised by millions of women. "Kantha" refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth and is one of India's oldest and most loved folk art textile traditions.

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What comes to your mind when you hear exotic word Kantha? Kantha /rug in sanskrit/ is a stitch and a tradition in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, with a rich history and intricate beautiful texture. My inspiration to try Kantha comes from Instagram. Last year I enjoyed seeing incredible versatile makes popping in my feed - pillows, journal covers, pouches, bags, table runners, scarves... This year I decided to join #libertysocietykanthastitchalong hosted by @tincatsew and…

Material: 100% Cotton Color: Multi - Color Size : Twin Size 82 X 52 Inches (Approx) Type: Kantha Blanket ( Hand Quilting ) Pattern: Patchwork Shape: Rectangle

Hand Stitched - One-of-a-Kind - Repurposed - Reversible Learn the beautiful story of Kantha.