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Why Kantha?
Eco-Friendly
Kantha quilts are one of the most Eco-friendly Quilts due to their composition of recycled & repurposed fabrics as well as their natural dyes. In place of synthetic dyes, India is known for using the spice turmeric as well as other natural dyes to create the wonderful earthy colours. These are Superior to synthetic dyes which harm the environment.
Longevity
The longevity of the quilts themselves and their many uses adds to their positive impact on the planet = less production of new materials and products. Vintage kantha quilts are either; made over 30 years ago; or made recently with vintage materials.
Supporting Traditional Practices
Not only is re-use an environmentally-conscious option, the kantha trade helps support small rural communities and keeps traditional craftsmanship alive.
Historically and culturally, the kantha technique of re-using, repairing and carefully stitching is the beautiful solution to the limited availability of materials.
The Tradition of Kantha
For as many as 500 centuries, poor Bengali women have taken their discarded cloth scraps and sewn them together with a simple running stitch; taking the old and repurposing it into something useful and protective. Far from trend-setting, or even artfulness, kantha was created originally for the most basic and practical purpose: to keep warm.
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