N/A Handwoven Blue and Lime Kantha Throw with Pink Patches

This beautiful textile is a traditional Kantha quilt (pronounced KAHN-tha), a historic style of hand-stitched blanket originating from the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent (present-day Bangladesh and West Bengal, India).Here is a closer look at what makes this piece unique, how it was made, and why it looks the way it does:🧵 The Craftsmanship Behind ItUpcycled Artistry: Traditionally, Kantha quilts are made by stacking layers of soft, worn-out cotton saris and fabric remnants.The Kantha Stitch: The defining feature is the thousands of small, straight running stitches that cover the entire surface. You can clearly see these tiny, parallel lines of thread running through the green, blue, and purple sections of your blanket. This dense stitching holds the layers tight and creates a beautifully crinkled, ripple-like texture.Patchwork Elements: Because they utilize scrap textiles, weavers frequently use visible patches (like the bright pink square on yours) to reinforce older sections or create a vibrant collage.🔄 Fully Reversible DesignKantha blankets are meant to be multi-sided.Side One: Features a soft, muted lime green block accented with bright orange and red embroidery threads.Side Two: Displays deep blue, purple, no two Kantha quilts in the world are exactly identical