Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making

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A beautiful book on the tradition of kantha, a Bengali embroidery technique with a rich heritage rooted in storytelling and upcycling, with inspiration and techniques for contemporary makers.

The word ‘kantha’ refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth: quilted textiles made from multiple layers of cast-off cloth, traditionally embroidered with threads pulled out from the borders of old saris and dhotis. These beautiful fabrics were created exclusively by women in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent.

In this richly illustrated book, textile artist Ekta Kaul explores the history of the kantha tradition and finds objects of extraordinary beauty. She goes on to look at how the kantha spirit is inspiring artists today and discusses creative techniques to help you develop your own interpretations, alongside a dictionary of fundamental kantha stitches with supporting images and instructions.

Steeped in the ethos of sustainability, emotional repair and mindful making, kantha will lead you to uncover a slower and more thoughtful approach to stitching.

From the Publisher

Kantha with floral vines embroidered with mala phor in the stems

House of Belonging

Tone-on-tone quilting stitches follow the contours of the motifs

Learn how to sew the fundamental kantha stitches such as this interlaced running stitch

Learn how to create your own kantha with tips on tools, design, embroidery and display

Close-up of Riverside Walk

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Herbert Press (August 27, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1789940435
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1789940435
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 11.02 inches