A one-of-a-kind vintage Kantha quilt in turquoise, rust orange and mustard yellow cotton, made in India from layers of reclaimed textiles and stitched entirely by hand.

Lightweight and beautifully tactile, Kantha quilts can be used as a bed cover, folded over a sofa or chair, or hung as a textile work. Variations in colour, fading, patches, repairs, loose threads and irregularities in the stitching are part of its individual character and handmade construction.

Kantha is a centuries-old textile tradition originating in Bengal, in which worn and collected cloth is given new life by layering pieces together and working rows of small running stitches across the surface. The repeated hand stitching binds the layers while creating the distinctive rippled texture and softness characteristic of these quilts.

Available in New Zealand from Handcrafted Modern.