{"product_id":"kantha-ekta-kaul-9781789940435","title":"Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful book on the tradition of kantha, a Bengali embroidery technique with a rich heritage rooted in storytelling and upcycling, with inspiration and techniques for contemporary makers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe word 'kantha' refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth: quilted textiles made from multiple layers of cast-off cloth, traditionally embroidered with threads pulled out from the borders of old saris and dhotis. These beautiful fabrics were created exclusively by women in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this richly illustrated book, textile artist Ekta Kaul explores the history of the kantha tradition and finds objects of extraordinary beauty. She goes on to look at how the kantha spirit is inspiring artists today and discusses creative techniques to help you develop your own interpretations, alongside a dictionary of fundamental kantha stitches with supporting images and instructions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSteeped in the ethos of sustainability, emotional repair and mindful making, kantha will lead you to uncover a slower and more thoughtful approach to stitching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ekta Kaul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1789940435\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781789940435\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Herbert Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.19h x 8.85w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2024 pg. 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/18\/2024 pg. 1","brand":"Ekta Kaul","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48659513082111,"sku":"9781789940435","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kantha-ekta-kaul-9781789940435","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}