Kantha Quilts - A Patchwork History of Rural Life – Hand Stitched Quilts

A PATCHWORK HISTORY OF RURAL LIFETHERE IS ONLY ONE OF EACH QUILTFields of colour, a familiar favourite cloth patched into place, a play of fabric. All pieced together and covered with tight running stitches. These vintage quilts have been cherished for years, worn out, re-made and given new...

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What is the Well-Set Table Wearing? — Naturally Dyed and Printed By Hand

WHAT THE WELL-SET TABLE IS WEARING THE BAGH BLOCK PRINTBagh is the place in India where these distinctive patterns are born.The graphic nature of a Bagh print adds character and depth to any setting. The patterning is a beautiful balance of figure and ground that allows motif and colour...

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Introducing — Cushion Cover Sets — Natural Dyes on Organic Cotton — The Best of Artisan Cloth.

HAND BLOCK PRINTED WITHNATURAL DYES ON ORGANIC COTTONAJRAKHHAND BLOCK PRINTED CUSHIONS Ajrakh is a traditional block printing technique practiced by artisans living in India's Kachchh Desert. For centuries, wooden blocks have been used to print eloquent geometric patterns on cotton. These patterns are timeless, revealing a remarkable play between...

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Hand Painted Shawls from Silpinwita Das - A New Set – Natural Dyes From Bengal

This is a follow up to our July promotion of the shawls of Silpinwita Das. Each shawl is unique and we are very proud to offer a new collection of works.HAND PAINTED WITH NATURAL DYESHand painting cloth with natural dyes is an ancient art. In India it is...

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