Kantha Appliqué Cushion Cover – Black
- Hand-stitched kantha running stitch detail in gold thread
- Motifs appliquéd from upcycled saree fabric onto a black cotton base
- Size: 45cm x 45cm (18in x 18in)
- Repeating diamond motif with central medallion
- Made by artisan partners in Bangladesh
- Cushion pad not included
Upcycled Saree Appliqué on Black Cotton
This kantha appliqué cushion cover sets deep rust-red diamond motifs, cut from upcycled saree fabric, against a black cotton base. The motifs repeat in a diamond grid, with a larger central medallion framed by a gold-stitched eight-point star.
Traditional Kantha Stitching
Gold kantha running stitch traces the border and the central star, the same technique long used across Bangladesh and West Bengal to bind and decorate layers of cloth.
Made by Artisan Partners in Bangladesh
Made by artisan partners in Bangladesh, part of Ethiqana's network of 100+ skilled artisans across India and Bangladesh.
What is kantha appliqué?
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Ethiqana is starting an artisanal revival in the world of children’s toys and other homewares and accessories.
This social enterprise works with small artisan producers, known as Ethiqana’s Artisan Heroes, carefully selected based on the eco-friendliness of their methods and the need for creative and economic empowerment.
These include the famous toymakers of Channapatna, India, who create colourful, tactile and durable wooden toys following fair trade values. These toys are 100% natural, handmade from sustainably grown wood and coloured with natural non-toxic dyes from plant-based sources.
A huge part of Ethiqana’s mission is to preserve traditional, nearly-extinct art and craft techniques. Many of the toys are made using methods passed down through generations of artisans over the course of 200 years.
By preserving these traditional techniques, Ethiqana challenges modern manufacturing methods and provides sustainable livelihoods to the artisans.
They also strive to give their Artisan Heroes opportunities to travel and connect with a worldwide audience. This helps makers evolve their art and practices, which is key to preserving them for the future.