Kantha jacket

Timeless design weaves a rich tapestry of pattern and texture, making this handmade, one-of-a-kind Kantha Patchwork Jacket a work of folk art.Created for The Canyon, it features a loose fit, deep pockets and is fully lined - try reversing it! Kantha which means “patched cloth” is a 500 year old embroidery craft using a straight “running stitch” created by rural craftswomen with pieces of discarded fabric to make blankets. The women assemble our jackets with unique and sophisticated…

My husband gave me a hand-woven panel from Bhutan. I designed a Kantha inspired spring jacket to highlight it. Read this to see how.

Introducing the Kantha Sunrise Kimono - the perfect combination of comfort, style, and uniqueness. This hooded kimono is designed with a longer length and is made from a Kantha quilt, providing effortless versatility to pair with any ensemble. Elevate your wardrobe with this one-of-a-kind piece! **Colors and patterns will vary! Details Made in United States Care Instructions: Machine wash Fabric: 100% Pre-Shrunk Cotton Disclosure: The vintage styles have lived a full life before becoming the…

TOC Kantha Jacket Self Made Earrings! Get Your Motor's Running Contest - the Results Kantha Jacket I first became aware of coats made from Kantha quilts two years ago, when someone posted a picture of Heidi Klum wearing a Meiko Mintz coat (made from a Kantha quilt) on Stitcher's Guild. I was smitten. I quickly started researching Mieko Mintz and her amazing work. I even found a boutique that sells her pieces locally and tried some on. I then started shopping for Kantha quilts on Etsy and…

I have coveted a kantha jacket since I saw one made from a bedspread at my first Design Outside the Lines (DOL) retreat with Diane Ericson and guest tutor Carol Lee Shanks back in 2014. My covetousness was so strong that whilst still in Ashland I almost purchased a kantha bedspread. I only refrained because I was worried about what I might purchase at the Houston International Quilt Festival and the need to get everything home to New Zealand. Fast forward to 2018 and you can now buy kantha…

Hapitat on Instagram: "I made this slouchy jacket out of an Indian Kantha quilt with bright pompom trimming, I’m really happy with the way it came out, I’ll be listing it soon on Etsy and Depop"