Vintage Kantha quilt No. 3 "Rust and blue"

Product: Cotton throw made from repurposed cotton saris, quilted and hand stitched using the kantha technique.  Each piece is unique and represents a generations-old method of salvaging and repairing beloved textiles. This simple Kantha is dominated by a lively orange colour, and backed with pale blues. 

130 X 212cm

Fabulously versatile decorative texture;  perfect as a bedspread on a single bed, or a touch of colour on the end of a double bed. We also use kanthas as light weight throws on a sofa, a decorative tablecloth, a bohemian curtain, sometimes even as a bedhead or wall art.

The craft: exquisite, one of a kind textiles made from repurposed cotton saris, quilted and hand stitched, the design is a poetic mix of the fabric and motifs, creating a beautiful and unique piece. The quilt is a symbol of traditional, cultural and heritage.

Kantha is one of the oldest forms of embroidery from India. The name is derived from Kontha in Sanskrit, meaning pieces of cloth, and the craft has evolved over centuries, from the tradition of stitching patchwork cloth from rags by rural women across the eastern Indian states of West Bengal and Orissa, and Bangladesh. 

The creators of these beautiful textiles skillfully decorate repurposed saris with a running stitch, a technique known as Kantha; transforming each piece of used fabric into a piece of art, and a piece of craft heritage. This work also gives rural women financial independence in areas where it is difficult for them to find paid work.

In detail :

130 X 212cm

Recycled cotton, stitched in cotton thread

Machine washable at 30°, no machine drying

Hand made

Please be aware that the cloth used if for this product is vintage, and often has imperfections. This craft is used in order to repurpose textiles. 

The women who make these products layer 3 pieces of cloth to reinforce the material, sometimes where one layer is faded or thinned, you will see the layer below, or they will patch and mend the cloth.

At Storie, we love this creative resourcefulness. If you like the idea, but you aren't sure it's your thing, do drop us a line, we can show you the product in closer detail in photos or a video call.