The beautiful hand embroidered quilts are made by women using old saris and dhotis. It is the needlework on the quilts that give them an edge. Though similar to Kantha, there is a world of ...

A Bengali embroidered kantha quilt from the 19th Century portrays typical animal and floral motifs in a variety of stitches (Credit: Alamy) Most traditional kanthas had an image of the Sun or a ...

Kantha, an ancient embroidery style popular in the subcontinent's eastern region including Bengal, had a modest beginning as a domestic, functional handicraft. Read on to find out more!

Kantha is actually a form of embroidery, ... pillow covers, scarves, and bags, as well as quilts. Authentic kantha throws are handmade and will vary in size, color, and pattern.

Home Décor And Kantha Embroidery. Sunali Singh Ranaa, founder of Alhaiyaah - Indian design house and social enterprise, says, "Kantha for me is a one-of-a-kind textile-based craft, simple yet ...

Nakshi Kantha was born during a time when people knew their neighbours. The embroidered quilts come from a humble beginnings. In an attempt to stay warm in cold winter nights, or to remain snug ...

BANCAT's Alok Kantha project combines sustainability, tradition, and compassion by repurposing discarded sarees into hand-embroidered quilts and products. This initiative provides comfort to ...

AT THE OCTOBER HIGH POINT Market, furniture and home décor manufacturer and importer Moe’s Home Collection quietly added throws to its product assortment. What’s unique about the throws is that ...

Those invisible women who labour over kantha quilts An online show by Museum of Art & Photography pays homage to the rich tradition of quilting in the subcontinent and its impact on modern Indian art.