Kantha has become a very famous name in the world of handlooms and textiles today. However, not many people know that this pattern of embroidery has its root in the ancient India where it was considered to be a major craft among the household women of Bengal. Kantha is a kind of embroidery craft that […]
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The best thing about Kantha is these can be used throughout your home — on beds, as upholstery and as wall hangings. Kantha Quilts addiction is on trend these days. Being popular these are much in demand and everyone is flowing with this trend. Kantha quilts originate from eastern state of India and are made […]
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Jun
Know my Kantha Story : It started simply with a stitch, and ends with a story. I remember the day when I received my first quilt, progressed down to me from my mother, hand-stitched by my grandmother. It was filled up with life; her favourite colors, curved lines, witless patterns but a very fine stitch. […]
The Sanskrit word kontha defines ‘rags.’ One legend links their origins to Lord Buddha and other gods like Brahma and Shiva who used to cover themselves with dresses made from discarded rags that were patched and sewn together. Rags unveil at Indian shrines or bind to tree limbs symbolize prayers and wards off the evil […]