Mending what was once broken

Rooted in the Bengali region and dating back to the pre-Vedic age, Kantha is one of India’s oldest forms of embroidery. Born from the resourcefulness of rural women, this timeless craft transforms old, worn fabrics—often recycled saris—into layered textiles stitched with care and meaning. The word Kantha refers both to the distinctive running stitch and to the finished textile itself.

Traditionally, these textiles were made by quilting together layers of soft, used saris, using colored threads pulled from the fabric’s borders. The resulting cloths were practical—used as blankets, wraps, or mats—but also deeply expressive. Each piece tells a quiet story through delicate hand-stitching and embroidered motifs, echoing generations of artistry, sustainability, and beauty in imperfection.