Detailed instructions to stitch the stunning Indian embroidery - Kantha work. Step by step instructions with designs and illustrations.

The traditional folk art is famous as Kantha which means 'Patched cloth'. The original Kantha is double faced where the design appeared identical on either sides of the fabric. The great length of stitch is broken into tiny tacking's which gives almost a dotted appearance on either sides of the quilt like "Do rukha". Sometimes the embroidery is so finely done that it is very difficult to identify the wrong side.

Kantha patterns can be easily filled with just the Running Stitch. The idea is not to cover the ground fabric, but to give it texture, strength, and of course, to add color to the pattern.

What comes to your mind when you hear exotic word Kantha? Kantha /rug in sanskrit/ is a stitch and a tradition in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, with a rich history and intricate beautiful texture. My inspiration to try Kantha comes from Instagram. Last year I enjoyed seeing incredible versatile makes popping in my feed - pillows, journal covers, pouches, bags, table runners, scarves... This year I decided to join #libertysocietykanthastitchalong hosted by @tincatsew and…

Kantha quilts are made by stitching together flattened layers of old saris or old discarded clothes together. They look kaleidoscopic with a collection of vivid colors and designs that make …

In June we are hosting a one-day workshop, Kantha Stitching with expert teacher Ekta Kaul. Kantha is a beautiful stitch technique from the Indian subcontinent with a rich heritage rooted in storytelling and upcycling. Ekta is an award-winning textile artist who creates ‘StoryMaps’- narrative cartographic textiles that

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