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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..
Ekta is an India born, London based artist known for her narrative maps that explore place, history and belonging through stitch. Her work is held in several public and private collections including the Museum of London, Crafts Council UK. She is an experienced educator and teaches internationally.
Ekta trained at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and earned her masters degree in the UK. She is the recipient of the Cockpit Arts Textile Prize (2021), Charles Wallace Scholarship (2005).