Kanthas, embroidered fabrics traditionally created by the women of
northern India and Bangladesh, capture culture, history, and
stitching creativity in their layers of repurposed old cloth. This
book reveals the beauty in kantha's simplicity--it is based on
simple running stitch--and offers step-by-step instructions that
enable today's textile artists to enjoy it. Kanthas were originally
created from threadbare clothing to rejuvenate it. The used fabrics
were layered, then embellished with motifs and themes from nature,
everyday life, and spirituality. This guide leads you through the
layering of fabrics, transfer of imagery, and the stitching itself.
There are handy motif patterns, instructions on how to begin a
personal kantha reference library, and more. Both simple and
complex projects, appealing to beginners and expert stitchers, get
you started, and a colorful gallery of kantha work is included to
inspire you.
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