Kantha Bed Cover, #2 - 56"x61" SH gifts2020 It is arduous and passed

It is arduous and passed down through generations and is reflected in its depth and beauty

Loose front and back panels

is the one and only Dupatta  Threads are hand spun and then set and woven on looms by hand

Individually handcrafted by skilled artisans for Matta

Kantha Bed Cover, #2 - 56"x61" SH gifts2020 It is arduous and passedFor centuries in India and Bangladesh, Bengali women stitched together old saris and cloth scraps to form blankets and cushions called Kanthas, the Sanskrit word for rags. Traditionally, they believed that old pieces of cloth protected them from harm, so these quilts bed covers provided a vital purpose. We make our bed covers with leftover little swatches of handwoven cotton used for apparel production. They are lightweight due to their origin but