Love for Kantha

Why Kantha is so Special?

Shower and show your love on these beautiful and unique pieces of Kantha. Comes in multiple patterns and designs, each piece is alluring and capable to standalone.

Kantha Throw –

Perfect in their Imperfections, vintage kantha quilts are a one-of-a-kind Indian cotton textile. Impregnate with the history and pride of their rich heritage, these admirably artistic and vibrantly colored throws are made by stitching together layers of old saris together. Kantha throws or blankets provide an amazing kaleidoscope of color, completely revamp and brightening up any living space with their exotic pattern and vibrant colors.

Vintage kantha quilts are a commodity of women’s art and were produced centuries ago by some very creative Indian women. Needy women in rural area of West Bengal in India required blankets for their babies, so took the softest parts of their well-worn cotton saris and pieced them together with an all-over running stitch. This idiosyncratic stitch came to be known as kantha. These vintage throws are substantially patched, quilted and distinctly embroidered textile made entirely out of used cloth, in most cases old saris. Impregnate with the history of their rich heritage, these magnificently artistic and brightly colored throws are made by stitching together multiple layers of old recycled saris.

The best aspect about this homemade vintage quilt is the little repair patches, their loose and uneven threads that add immense character to the quilt and give It a one of a kind look. Completely hand-stitched, these quilts are such an alluring and exhilarating break from the lump produced machine made products of the day. They provide an amazing kaleidoscope of color, completely mutate and brightening up any living space with their incredible details and vibrant colors.

Vintage Kantha Quilt’s vintage throws are imported directly from the villages of West Bengal. A number of pieces come from West Bengal on the east coast and are finished by Indian artisans to give these a vibrant look.

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Kantha Patchwork Throws

Vintage kantha patchwork quilts or throws are a unique kind of patchwork throw that originate in West Bengal state of India. These throws represent the alluring artistry of this region of creating stunning throws and Kantha blankets from scrap fabrics.

These vintage patchwork quilts were originally made in the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s by older women in the village households in India to mark peculiar occasions – be it child birth, a marriage in the family, wedding gifts or a husband transmit to faraway lands. To produce these beautiful throws, women use the softest and most beautiful parts of their old saris and other garments, cut them into random shapes and positioned them in a way to create an artistic masterpiece. They hand stitched all the layers together using thousands of tiny kantha stitches to make these beautiful Kantha Throws. The kantha stitches provided the throw with a beautiful ripple effect, creating a warm, cozy and special cover for the family. A typical patchwork throw took weeks to make, becoming a truly prized custody of the family and being passed down as an heirloom.

These patchwork Kantha throws could age anywhere between 30 to 80 years. Their age can be seen in the softness of the fabric and the washed out colours. Some throws we obtain are literally disintegrating in places! Some damaged portions are remodeled with interesting patches which add further to the personality and uniqueness of the throws.

Though these throws were created decades ago, their glimpse and feel as stylish and contemporary as any modern throw. Their vibrant and beautiful colours are what truly catch the eye and attention.

Indian bedspreads

We have a selection of single, double and king and queen-size decorative Indian bedspreads to beautify your home or living room. Our exclusive collection of vintage and contemporary Indian bedspreads that reflect the richness of Indian textiles will reconstruct your interior into a majestic palace. Transit yourself on an exotic voyage with our luxury handmade, colourful and embroidered Indian bedspreads; with mirror work, tapestry, pure cottons, soft velvet and delicate silk patterns and styles. Our range is so versatile; you can easily modernize your living space throughout the seasons and bring a flush of to uplift the ambiance of any setting.

Indian quilts

Sleep in style with beautiful vintage Indian quilts. At Home Soul we source all our ethical Indian quilts from the finest suppliers. Bringing a touch of charm to tailor design any space, we have a wide-range of colors to suit different schemes. These timeless exotic Indian quilts can be used as bed covers or throws as a feature for an abundance of glamour and vintage romance. Pretty patchwork and printed pure cottons look gorgeous against antique wood or soft fabrics to refresh and revamp the vibe of master and guest bedrooms alike. Indian quilts are made from fabric with intricate floral and fruit patterns, pieced together and then stitched all over with running hand stitch to make the most exquisite bedding, owing to their softness and comfort.  Indian quilts are perfect for dressing up bohemian chic bedrooms with neutral paint schemes for their high visual appeal and home design.

Kantha Patchwork Throws

Handmade Kantha cushions

Be inspired to embellish your home living with our assortment of sophisticated handmade cushions. Add a hint of colour to your home with extravagant, hand-stitched vintage kantha pieces. Home Soul offers a wide choice of handmade cushions including Kantha Cushion Cover, Bird print Cushions, Floral and fruit cushion cover, patchwork style all finished to the highest standard. While it may seem simple, colour coordination offers a range of possibilities for exciting enhancement to complement almost any kind of home design, in the bedroom, office or reception areas, lounge, dining room or conservatory. The buoyant colours and delicious hand stitched patterns bring flow and energy to tired sofas and a striking contrast to wormy bold coloured upholstery. Individuality in rooms can be as breath-taking or subtle as you like with our handmade cushions, in fact choosing a matching palette of colours for your home canvas will help rooms flow together optically and feel more inviting. Help balance monochromatic motif with a colourful twist on tradition, setting the mood of your home for a tempting aesthetic. A contrast of colours not only creates a feel of delicacy and luxury, but can impact remarkably on the perception of the size of rooms. The sky is the limit with our handmade Kantha cushion collection so enjoy your playful pairing and personalized décor makeover.

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