‘Kantha’ is the name of a traditional running stitch technique combining multiple layers of salvaged material, or ‘rags’ – Kantha in Sanskrit. Kantha work originates from Eastern India, and creates a heavier, quilted weight to textiles.
It is a fully sustainable and waste free method of repurposing and reviving old pieces of fabric into new creations.
‘Suzani’ is a style of decorative needlework embroidery hailing from the tribal peoples of central Asia. It was originally produced to decorate garments and furnishings that would become part of a bride’s dowry, a representation of love, and commitment to the future marriage. I suppose you could quite literally call Suzani ‘a labour of love’
