Kantha Stitched Silk Fabric — Navy, Green & Khaki Block Print, Hand Stitched in India
A striking piece of wearable and displayable textile art, this hand-stitched silk fabric was purchased in Shimla, Northern India. Measuring 45" x 92", this navy, green, and khaki block-printed silk is stitched with thread and sequins in the traditional Kantha style.
Kantha embroidery originates from the eastern Indian states of West Bengal, Odisha, and Tripura, as well as Bangladesh, and has been practiced for centuries chiefly by rural women. "Kantha" refers both to the running stitch technique and to the finished cloth itself.
This versatile piece can be:
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Displayed as textile art — hang and admire the stitched surface as a wall piece or fiber art installation
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Used for garment making — create a one-of-a-kind jacket, kimono, or wrap
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Incorporated into fiber art — cut and use in quilts, mixed-media, or surface design projects
Silk with sequins. Size: 45" x 92". One of a kind.
