RED ON WHITE LIK KANTHA QUILT BY MiAA ARTISANS

Handstitched Lik Kantha embroidered in red on white khadi cotton by artisans of MiAA, Bangladesh. These quilts are 100% handstitched, finished with a border of blanket stitching.. This quilt is light weight and generous in size made to fit across
a queen bed.

Kantha is a women's folk art of Bangladesh and West Bengal, originally made to upcycle soft discarded saris and dhotis, layering them to create winter quilts and covers: each one unique. To this day women in villagers throughout Bangladesh
meet to socialise and stitch once the the daily chores are completed. Firstly with Living Blue and now with MiAA_house_of_craftsmanship, Mishael Ahmad has transformed a dream into a reality 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: 228 x 155cm

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. Gently squeeze out excess water and avoid wringing or twisting the quilt. Dry in the shade.