A folk -art embroidery technique native to North-eastern India and Bangladesh, the craft of Kantha has been practiced for thousands of years. The name Kantha is derived from the Sanskrit word for rags and could be considered the worlds original recycling art.
The needlewoman, with patient handiwork, creates a decorative motif with the ingenious use of a simple running stitch. Designs range from elaborate folk motifs that tell a stopry of the artisan's village life depicting hunting, …
A folk -art embroidery technique native to North-eastern India and Bangladesh, the craft of Kantha has been practiced for thousands of years. The name Kantha is derived from the Sanskrit word for rags and could be considered the worlds original recycling art.
The needlewoman, with patient handiwork, creates a decorative motif with the ingenious use of a simple running stitch. Designs range from elaborate folk motifs that tell a stopry of the artisan's village life depicting hunting, farming and dancing, to elaborate florals, animal and bird scenes, and complex geometrics.
Truly works of art, no two pieces of kantha are the same. Each piece embodies the emotions and energy of the artisan, and that energy can be felt emanating from her work. The creator is believed to be able to stitch her wishes into the fabric to ensure happiness, prosperity and fulfuillment.
