LARGE LOHORI QUILT BY MIAA ARTISANS

Magnificent hand stitched Lohori Kantha Quilt with a simple repeat design in tightly stitched parallel stitching to create a lovely 3D textured wave. The quilt is finished with an indigo blanket stitch. Changes in the colour of the stitches from white, to grey, blue and black highlight the subtlety of the design.

Kantha is a women's folk art of Bangladesh and West Bengal, originally made to upcycle much loved soft discarded saris and dhotis, layering them to create winter quilts and covers: each one unique. To this day women in villagers throughout Bangladesh continue the practice to meet, socialise and stitch, once the the daily chores are completed.

Mishael Ahmed has the experience and acumen, firstly with Living Blue and now with MiAA_house_of_craftsmanship to provide a livelihood for rural women by taking this humble quilt to an international audience of textile connoisseurs, firstly to Europe and North America and now to Australia.

Sustainability matters! These quilts and covers are meticulously handstitched by highly skilled village women using layers of cotton khadi, and natural dyes, particularly indigo, grown by local farmers. Previously a domestic craft, it has become a useful enterprise for rural women to earn a livelihood.

Size: 240 v 196cm

Care Instructions: It is recommended that you hand-wash your kantha quilt in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid using harsh detergents, bleach, or fabric softeners as they can damage the delicate fabric and embroidery. A gentle machine wash is possible. Squeeze out excess water and avoid wringing or twisting the quilt. Dry in the shade.