Vintage Kantha Quilts

Different types of Kantha works and upholstery

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24
Oct

India is a variant country, having a hybrid cultural background. Since the 70s, the country has started to prosper once again in terms of the cultural background. And presently, you can say that no other country is as diverse as India is. Its diversity can be clearly seen in the embroidery artworks it has. Based […]

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Vintage Kantha Quilts

Types and Process of Kantha Embroidery

Posted on by vintagekanthaquilt

The Sanskrit word kontha defines ‘rags.’ One legend links their origins to Lord Buddha and other gods like Brahma and Shiva who used to cover themselves with dresses made from discarded rags that were patched and sewn together. Rags unveil at Indian shrines or bind to tree limbs symbolize prayers and wards off the evil […]

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