Kantha quilts

Have you seen these gorgeous Kantha quilts? They came on my radar a little while ago and I've been meaning to get this post out so I could tell you about it.

Have you ever heard of Big Stitch Quilting? Someone on instagram saw a quilt that I'm in the midst of working on and suggested I google "Big Stitch Quilting" and so I did! source It's a hand quilting technique that uses big stitches and there are lots of tutorials (and here) all over the internet. There are books, online classes, and entire websites dedicated to the topic. I have to say, I've done lots of Big Stitch Quilting before, but I didn't realize it had a name. I love the way the big…

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…

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Absolutely gorgeous, handmade, Kantha quilt. Intricate stitches throughout, with beautiful, cross-stitched edging. This is a lightweight quilt, with bright, beautiful colors, size 90" x 60". Wonderful accent to brighten up your home. Made in India by master skilled Artisans. Machine wash and tumble dry. thecolorfulkantha.com

Have I been living under a rock? Am I the last to know about kantha quilting? How have I missed it, with all this evidence around me? I know I have seen such quilting I just had no idea how big of a thing it is right now. Kantha quilts'quilting originate in India and are traditionally made from saris with simple but heavy stitching. So it seems I am making a kantha quilts of sorts. Currently I have stitched 15 out of the 40 strips and used one whole ball of perle cotton.... that's 82 metres…

kantha quilting with old saris

Pink Liberty Kantha-Style Pillow - Samelia's Mum - A Quilting Journey by Anorina

Our super-soft, kantha mini blankets are six layers of vintage saris, hand-stitched with dignity by women in Bangladesh. Perfect as a go-to baby gift, a lap blanket, or a colorful addition to your decor, we LOVE the heritage quality & redemptive story of these one-of-a-kind, small pops of kantha.

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

Liberty Kantha Stitch Along - Part 2

Material Cotton Colour Multicolour Brand Tribal Asian Textiles Special feature Reversible Style Modern

Liberty Kantha Stitch Along - Part 3

This is completely hand made INDIGO quilted blanket Kantha Quilt made from cotton. A feast for the eyes from South Asia, this delightful piece will add some exotic flair to your living space. Even you can gift it to your relative and any family member as well. This a example of a great craftsmanship Usage: Bedspread, Bedding Throw, Blanket Or Quilt. A summer bed cover, A throw A fabulous picnic rug Nice bedroom quilt. A wedding fit or wonderful Bedroom Bedding. Product Specification: Front…

Each quilt is handmade, requiring attention from four different artisans, including wood carvers, block printers, quiltmakers, and dye specialists. The design is hand-pressed onto each quilt using hand-carved wooden blocks dipped in dyes. The printed cotton shells are brought to the homes of quiltmakers, who stuff and stitch the quilts by hand, creating the final product. Our quilts are made in small batches. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, expect slight variations in the…

I arrived back in the heartland on Tuesday and after a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed day of wading through accumulated mail, running errands and unpacking (ok, starting to unpack), jet lag is starting to creep in, as it always does, on...

cinnamon holiday workshop: Slow Sunday Stitching

Namaskar! & warm welcome to our store IndiaNidhi is not just a company but a sincere effort to get the authentic Indian treasures in their best quality and fair price. Ethical labor, fair trade and ethnic products are the core of our Business. Colour: Magenta Art: Handstitched fine Kantha blankets/ throws Region: Handmade in Westbengal- India Size : 80" × 60"approximately Material: soft Cotton, layers of Upcycled Sarees hand stitched Fabric: 100% Cotton Artwork/embroidery: handstitched Fine…