MiAA Kantha Quilt

Product Description

This quilt series was jointly planned and designed by MiAA and CALICO of Bangladesh and is being made by women in villages around Saidpur in northern Bangladesh.
Women in Bangladesh apply sashiko (a technique known locally as Khetas, but more commonly known in mainland India as Kantha) to hand-woven cotton fabric produced in Bangladesh.

The name of the woman who made the piece is embroidered in Bengali on the edge of the piece.It can be used as a bed cover (single bed size), sofa cover, table cloth or rug.

Size 
Approximately 150cm x 215cm

Materials 
Cotton 

Region of production
Bangladesh

System of design
In collaboration with CALICO

Spinning 
Mill spinning 

Weaving
Machine weaving

Dye 
Undyed-Breached
Thread-dye with synthetic color | Chemical dye (embroidery thread)

Embroidery 
Kantha (Ketha) 

Before you purchase

* This product is also sold in stores, so it may be sold out at the time of your order. If the product is out of stock after you place your order, we will contact you.

* Hand-spun yarn is mainly produced by village women using a modern and highly efficient spinning wheel called an amvirtualka. If the yarn breaks, it will have knots as it has to be spun by hand.

* Most hand-woven and hand-spun fabrics are made in village huts, and depending on the environment, threads and grass may be mixed in. There may also be uneven areas, twists, smudges caused by skipped threads, and unavoidable stains. Please understand that these are characteristics of Indian fabrics before purchasing.

* Depending on the material, friction when worn may cause shrinkage or pilling. Please avoid excessive friction or pressure as it may cause damage to the fabric.

* Please be aware that dark colored fabrics and clothing may fade or transfer color due to friction, rain, sweat, etc. We also recommend washing separately from other clothing and drying in the shade. Please be careful when wearing with light colored clothing or bags, or when using it together with furniture.