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The Home of Craft
Kantha Cross Stitch Blanket
Part of camomile london’s ethos has always been to create pieces for the home that are timeless
in their design whilst embracing traditional techniques and the beauty in the work of the hand.
The heritage recalled in these pieces are layered with detail and the work of talented the craftspeople we collaborate so closely with, allowing us to support these artisan communities.
Kantha, loosely meaning ‘patched cloth’ in Sanskrit is an ancient Indian technique of layering
old or discarded saris and connecting them with an abundance of running stitches that cover the
surface to create a softly textured blanket.
The tradition passed down through generations of women in rural India would often see groups
creating a single Kantha blanket as a gift for loved ones and family. Kantha stitches would range
from the simple yet beautiful running stitch to decorative motifs or elaborate scenes of wildlife.
Inspired by the beauty in craftsmanship of the Kantha blanket, camomile london sought to reinterpret this tradition for the modern family home.
