celebrating kantha artisans
October 18, 2007 — DesignFlute
I was not paying any attention to ongoing Lakme Fashion Week spring summer 2008, Mumbai until I saw this photo feeling a little heaviness around my vocal chords!
It is a rarity, the kind of scene I have not seen before! A fashion designer brought with her kantha artisans on stage to take a bow . I have developed sudden admiration for fashion designer from Kolkatta; Agnimitra Paul who celebrated kantha embroiders in such a beautiful way. (Such things are long over-over due from fashion industry)
Just to celebrate kantha artisans, here are few random kantha work images and how-to and award-winning artisans’ work.
How to do kantha work step by step. More here.
What is kantha embroidery and history.
A few award winning creations and the artisans.
Kantha work pillows at Pottery Barn.
October 18, 2007 at
positively stunning! like wearing a work of art!
October 19, 2007 at
Kudos to Agnimitra! I so wish we are able to honor the real artisans and give them the credit they so truly deserve..
Bhavna
http://anindiansummer-design.blogspot.com/
October 19, 2007 at
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October 19, 2007 at
WOW! That was incredible of her. How touching!!!
October 21, 2007 at
it is exhilarating to see REAL women center stage.
October 23, 2007 at
wow, that is a truly moving gesture. something different than what you see on a fashion ramp !
October 24, 2007 at
Thanks Vivek for the visit. writing you soon…
May 14, 2008 at
[...] The ancient dice game of India inspires this rich blue Mangalgiri runner embroidered with Kantha. [...]
May 29, 2008 at
Awesome! Thats the smallest word I found to describe this stunning work!
June 25, 2008 at
so gorgeous!