Kantha Throw

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Our kantha throws make the perfect backdrop to a table setting as a table cloth or warmth and comfort as a blanket. Kantha (meaning patched cloth) is a tradition and a craft. Kanth a refers to the small, straight, running stitch that quilts the sari-cloth blankets together. The tradition of kantha, originated in the Bengal region of eastern South Asia, captures a long history of making something useful and beautiful out of discarded cloth. Materials: Made from two layers of recycled saris Measurements: 56 inches by 56 inches Care Instructions: Machine-washable in cold water. Line dry. Handstitched with kantha embroidery Colors and designs vary. Please contact us for current selection or let us choose for you. Handmade in India Handmade by artisans in East India whose work on the throws enhances their access to markets and information and increases their income and productivity in a sustainable way. Through sales of their products, artisans receive improved working conditions, stable incomes, and benefits from health campaigns. Show more