Set of 2 Vintage Kantha Placemats, Black Diamond
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32.00€
Product: Pack of 2 reversible placemats in vintage cotton. Made from old saris. Handmade by artisans, the small imperfections are the mark of manual craftsmanship.
Artisans: A thousand-year-old craft of reclaiming worn textiles.
The word Kantha comes from the Sanskrit "Kontha", meaning "rags". It is a thousand-year-old art, inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Peasant women of Bengal layer several worn garments, most often saris, and stitch them together to make blankets or bedspreads. In the villages, after the work in the fields and at home, the women gather, regardless of caste or religion, to paint with a needle and make the colors sing. Embroidery becomes a true social bond for these women, whose living conditions are precarious. This exceptional work gives them financial independence and a better standing within their community.
Details: Pack of 2 placemats
49 x 35 cm
Composition: 100% recycled cotton.
Gentle wash at 30°C recommended
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