Kantha in as very simple definition is a large size form of blanket that is handmade crafted by few different pattern of stitches on layers of fabric materials of choice. And it is widely and quite commonly found and used as bedding in the homes of Southern Indian and along the bay.
It is quite similar to the ones that being treated special looms as traditional craft in America called Quilt. It is similar concept but different design.
The simple form of Kantha which majorly used in middle to poor people in India by recycling used up Saris and low quality cotton that is layered according to desired warmth and these layers after being patched together; then being sewn in straight lines stitches from 3 to 5 lines that closely intact and repeated at the same quantity towards the end of the layered fabric as a finished handmade Kantha.
Truthfully, my discovery of Kantha is found at where I worked as a self appointed manager in a lodge that is occupied by 80% of bangladesh people works in construction sites.
I took a look at it and kept on wondering what is it that later on I found out they used it as layer on the floor or to cover their body as blanket.
Me as a total stranger to that piece of fabric collected it and for the good ones, washed and dried and reused. After using it, I found that it does....
Carried a sentimental values as it is crafted with love from this village women. Since I am an intuitive person just by observing the quality of stitch on every thread sewn on the fabric; I knew it was made from the heart.
This led me to investigate further the origin of Kantha and further stretch my interest how can I bring my this Kantha idea in the most original; connective and profitable medium as part of marketing company that I owned.
To me, Kantha is a beautiful work of stitches that not only crafted by hand and love but also can be symbolized as traditional looms that bought as a present 🎁 given away on weddings; new born and birthdays. Visit this links for your own amusements:
It is wonderful handmade craft that begin to attract in the western too and some being seen or sold in the high price. Luxurious form of Kantha is made by high quality stitching on luxurious fabric chosen by textile designers then it is used as a materials to create upholstery | beddings | other handcrafted by products and sold quite popular on eBay and etsy online .ka.n.t.h.a. on e b a y
