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Is Kantha the New Home Decor Trend?

home decor April 30, 2019

Kantha is the ancient practice of using a simple running stitch to embroider old saris into cushions, blankets, and other beautiful pieces of home decor. People are falling in love with the colors and patterns, along with the recycling aspect of the art form.

Dark Gray Family Room with Wood Coffee Table

 

Just before Christmas I added a second kantha blanket to my young collection of this art form.

Green Kantha Blanket

 

Look carefully and you can see the colored embroidery thread running through the pieces of old saris, most likely worn by women in the Bangladesh region.

Green Kantha Blanket - embroidered old saris

 

I like the kantha blankets better than lap quilts or throws because they’re larger. They’re perfect for summer because they’re light weight.

 

On a side note, I like how the cow painting in my family room looks against the dark gray walls – as opposed to when I had a light gray color in here.

Family Room Painted in Moles Breath by Farrow and Ball

 

The walls are painted in Moles Breath by Farrow & Ball. Hubby made the simple frame for the cow canvas.

Canvas Cow Painting Framed in Wood

 

The first kantha blanket I bought is in dark blue tones. This one is green. Both are from Hand and Cloth which supports women at risk.

Dark Gray Family Room with Wood Coffee Table

The art and tradition of kantha is a great way to add color and texture to your home. You’ll find blankets, table cloths, cushions, and pillows in a range of patterns and colors.

 

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Add a Landscape Painting

Decorating with Quilts

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  1. Marijean says

    April 30, 2019 at 9:16 am

    Can I ask where your architectural artwork is from?

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    • Jennifer says

      April 30, 2019 at 11:00 am

      Hi Marijean!
      I found that artwork at a local store called Cocoon located in Geneva, IL. They don’t have it listed in their online shop, but they do have one in their store. They might be willing to ship it. Here’s the website: https://www.cocoononline.com/

      Reply
  2. Pat M. says

    April 30, 2019 at 10:53 am

    I was not familiar with Kantha. Thanks for opening all of our eyes to this art form.
    And yes, your cow artwork really pops off the newly painted wall. I really like the changes to your home using earthy and darker tones.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 30, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Thanks, Pat! The Kantha blankets are super soft. I love them!

      Reply
  3. Marlene Stephenson says

    April 30, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    I have never heard of Kantha but, it is pretty and good cause. I love your painting against your darker wall, i love all the colors you have used it seems to give more depth to the room.

    Reply
  4. d says

    April 30, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    Delightful post,
    d

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  5. [email protected] says

    May 1, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    I had no idea what Kantha was but I love it! The texture is fabulous. Love this entire corner of your home. It looks so cozy and peaceful. The dark walls are fantastic!

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