One of the oldest forms of embroidery originating in India, Kantha refers to both the style of running stitch as well as the cloth.
Prodeep and his son spending time at the loom
Quietly tasseling
Meera at the spinning wheel.
Rinki working stitch by stitch
Ashima, Megha and Aparna creating community
Paresh and his wife outside their now repaired home.
Kantha artist Rinki and her family in their in their home.
Dipali a muslin yarn spinner and her mother Malini Devi legendary Jamdani weaver
Mother Jaya with daughters Shonali, Sutapa, and Chutki
The Tulasi plant (Holy Basil) worshipped as the goddess of wealth has a revered place in every weavers home.
The village well repaired and now providing water for all
Patiently waiting for the rains to subside before repairing
Yarn shed
grateful to be spinning outside in the sun
The simple amazing Kantha artists
Karustuti the Collective!