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Katha Double Bedsheet

Kantha is an indigenous household craft, stitched by the rural women. It is also referred to as the thrift craft as it was usually done on layers of old cotton 'dhotis/saris' with threads drawn out from the sari border for softness. These are then embroidered all over. Thereafter the beneath side is covered by stitching single-colored cloth for making it more durable in case of front-side Kanthas. More fine the embroidery more is the sophistication effect. Hence the real value of Kantha embroidery lies in its fine craftsmanship and vignettes of daily folk life motifs being a favorite of the embroiderers. Nowadays it is usually commercially done on a single layer of new silk cloth using new thread, but the Crafts Council strictly adheres to the traditional three-layered quilting technique.

Some of the popular Kantha pieces stoles are, bedspreads, wall hangings, cushion covers, napkins and beach bags.