#kantha — Public Fediverse posts

I've spent much of today going through this incredible archive of work by British-Indian textile artist Surjeet Husain: https://surjeethusain.com/

If you’re interested in Indian embroidery — particularly kantha, phulkari, and mirror-work — this is a super-useful resource. (There are no instructions, but the photos are very clear.)

I found out about this via another South London artist, PiNS ( https://pinspired.com/ ) who I met at the Museum of Croydon many years ago. His work is very different, but also well worth a look.

#Embroidery #Kantha #TextileArt

I've spent much of today going through this incredible archive of work by British-Indian textile artist Surjeet Husain: https://surjeethusain.com/

If you’re interested in Indian embroidery — particularly kantha, phulkari, and mirror-work — this is a super-useful resource. (There are no instructions, but the photos are very clear.)

I found out about this via another South London artist, PiNS ( https://pinspired.com/ ) who I met at the Museum of Croydon many years ago. His work is very different, but also well worth a look.

#Embroidery #Kantha #TextileArt

I've spent much of today going through this incredible archive of work by British-Indian textile artist Surjeet Husain: https://surjeethusain.com/

If you’re interested in Indian embroidery — particularly kantha, phulkari, and mirror-work — this is a super-useful resource. (There are no instructions, but the photos are very clear.)

I found out about this via another South London artist, PiNS ( https://pinspired.com/ ) who I met at the Museum of Croydon many years ago. His work is very different, but also well worth a look.

#Embroidery #Kantha #TextileArt

I've spent much of today going through this incredible archive of work by British-Indian textile artist Surjeet Husain: https://surjeethusain.com/

If you’re interested in Indian embroidery — particularly kantha, phulkari, and mirror-work — this is a super-useful resource. (There are no instructions, but the photos are very clear.)

I found out about this via another South London artist, PiNS ( https://pinspired.com/ ) who I met at the Museum of Croydon many years ago. His work is very different, but also well worth a look.

#Embroidery #Kantha #TextileArt

I've spent much of today going through this incredible archive of work by British-Indian textile artist Surjeet Husain: https://surjeethusain.com/

If you’re interested in Indian embroidery — particularly kantha, phulkari, and mirror-work — this is a super-useful resource. (There are no instructions, but the photos are very clear.)

I found out about this via another South London artist, PiNS ( https://pinspired.com/ ) who I met at the Museum of Croydon many years ago. His work is very different, but also well worth a look.

#Embroidery #Kantha #TextileArt

I’m making a Frankenshirt!

I have enough linen in one shade of purple to let me make the body of a shirt, and enough linen in a slightly different shade of purple to let me make the sleeves. But the shades are similar enough that it isn’t totally obvious that the difference is on purpose, so I decided to embroider the sleeves in yet another shade of purple, to make it clear that the sleeves are supposed to look different and I haven’t just made some sort of mistake.

Obviously this process got slightly delayed because I wanted to make yet another improvement to my sleeve pattern, but I finally got started on the first sleeve today. Apologies for bad lighting — the colour in the close-up photo is truest. My plan for the stitching is to use kantha-inspired designs.

There are several experimental aspects to this, any of which might go wrong, but that’s OK; it’ll let me learn something. (Details will be in a reply for those who’re interested.)

#Embroidery #Kantha #Sewing

I’m making a Frankenshirt!

I have enough linen in one shade of purple to let me make the body of a shirt, and enough linen in a slightly different shade of purple to let me make the sleeves. But the shades are similar enough that it isn’t totally obvious that the difference is on purpose, so I decided to embroider the sleeves in yet another shade of purple, to make it clear that the sleeves are supposed to look different and I haven’t just made some sort of mistake.

Obviously this process got slightly delayed because I wanted to make yet another improvement to my sleeve pattern, but I finally got started on the first sleeve today. Apologies for bad lighting — the colour in the close-up photo is truest. My plan for the stitching is to use kantha-inspired designs.

There are several experimental aspects to this, any of which might go wrong, but that’s OK; it’ll let me learn something. (Details will be in a reply for those who’re interested.)

#Embroidery #Kantha #Sewing

I’m making a Frankenshirt!

I have enough linen in one shade of purple to let me make the body of a shirt, and enough linen in a slightly different shade of purple to let me make the sleeves. But the shades are similar enough that it isn’t totally obvious that the difference is on purpose, so I decided to embroider the sleeves in yet another shade of purple, to make it clear that the sleeves are supposed to look different and I haven’t just made some sort of mistake.

Obviously this process got slightly delayed because I wanted to make yet another improvement to my sleeve pattern, but I finally got started on the first sleeve today. Apologies for bad lighting — the colour in the close-up photo is truest. My plan for the stitching is to use kantha-inspired designs.

There are several experimental aspects to this, any of which might go wrong, but that’s OK; it’ll let me learn something. (Details will be in a reply for those who’re interested.)

#Embroidery #Kantha #Sewing

I’m making a Frankenshirt!

I have enough linen in one shade of purple to let me make the body of a shirt, and enough linen in a slightly different shade of purple to let me make the sleeves. But the shades are similar enough that it isn’t totally obvious that the difference is on purpose, so I decided to embroider the sleeves in yet another shade of purple, to make it clear that the sleeves are supposed to look different and I haven’t just made some sort of mistake.

Obviously this process got slightly delayed because I wanted to make yet another improvement to my sleeve pattern, but I finally got started on the first sleeve today. Apologies for bad lighting — the colour in the close-up photo is truest. My plan for the stitching is to use kantha-inspired designs.

There are several experimental aspects to this, any of which might go wrong, but that’s OK; it’ll let me learn something. (Details will be in a reply for those who’re interested.)

#Embroidery #Kantha #Sewing

I’m making a Frankenshirt!

I have enough linen in one shade of purple to let me make the body of a shirt, and enough linen in a slightly different shade of purple to let me make the sleeves. But the shades are similar enough that it isn’t totally obvious that the difference is on purpose, so I decided to embroider the sleeves in yet another shade of purple, to make it clear that the sleeves are supposed to look different and I haven’t just made some sort of mistake.

Obviously this process got slightly delayed because I wanted to make yet another improvement to my sleeve pattern, but I finally got started on the first sleeve today. Apologies for bad lighting — the colour in the close-up photo is truest. My plan for the stitching is to use kantha-inspired designs.

There are several experimental aspects to this, any of which might go wrong, but that’s OK; it’ll let me learn something. (Details will be in a reply for those who’re interested.)

#Embroidery #Kantha #Sewing

I’ve been interested in kantha (a Bengali embroidery/quilting method) for a while now, but it wasn’t until I came across Ekta Kaul’s book “Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making” that I really started to understand it. I knew that the popular understanding of it as “lines of large running stitches” was an oversimplification, but I found it hard to grasp the more academic/reference-style material that I was able to find. Ekta Kaul’s book really clarified it all for me.

So I did some. This is one side of a cushion cover — the other side (not yet started) will be more linear, with stripes of different kantha border patterns. I designed the layout below on the basis of guidelines in Ekta Kaul’s book, and the stitch choices were inspired by that book as well as “The Art of Kantha Embroidery” by Niaz Zaman and “Bangladesh Kantha Art in the Indo-Gangetic Matrix” by Perveen Ahmad (both of which I’d come across before but found a bit confusing until I’d read Ekta Kaul’s explanations).

As I understand it (I might be wrong), traditional kantha would not use this many different stitches — I took my choices from a bunch of different kantha styles, because I wanted to try them all out. Also, I think traditional kantha would have filled up more of the “empty” space with different motifs, but I didn’t want to over-do it on my first try.

Anyway. Photo is below. I’ll put some in-progress photos and details of the fabric in another post.

#Embroidery #Kantha #Quilting #TextileArt

I’ve been interested in kantha (a Bengali embroidery/quilting method) for a while now, but it wasn’t until I came across Ekta Kaul’s book “Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making” that I really started to understand it. I knew that the popular understanding of it as “lines of large running stitches” was an oversimplification, but I found it hard to grasp the more academic/reference-style material that I was able to find. Ekta Kaul’s book really clarified it all for me.

So I did some. This is one side of a cushion cover — the other side (not yet started) will be more linear, with stripes of different kantha border patterns. I designed the layout below on the basis of guidelines in Ekta Kaul’s book, and the stitch choices were inspired by that book as well as “The Art of Kantha Embroidery” by Niaz Zaman and “Bangladesh Kantha Art in the Indo-Gangetic Matrix” by Perveen Ahmad (both of which I’d come across before but found a bit confusing until I’d read Ekta Kaul’s explanations).

As I understand it (I might be wrong), traditional kantha would not use this many different stitches — I took my choices from a bunch of different kantha styles, because I wanted to try them all out. Also, I think traditional kantha would have filled up more of the “empty” space with different motifs, but I didn’t want to over-do it on my first try.

Anyway. Photo is below. I’ll put some in-progress photos and details of the fabric in another post.

#Embroidery #Kantha #Quilting #TextileArt

I’ve been interested in kantha (a Bengali embroidery/quilting method) for a while now, but it wasn’t until I came across Ekta Kaul’s book “Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making” that I really started to understand it. I knew that the popular understanding of it as “lines of large running stitches” was an oversimplification, but I found it hard to grasp the more academic/reference-style material that I was able to find. Ekta Kaul’s book really clarified it all for me.

So I did some. This is one side of a cushion cover — the other side (not yet started) will be more linear, with stripes of different kantha border patterns. I designed the layout below on the basis of guidelines in Ekta Kaul’s book, and the stitch choices were inspired by that book as well as “The Art of Kantha Embroidery” by Niaz Zaman and “Bangladesh Kantha Art in the Indo-Gangetic Matrix” by Perveen Ahmad (both of which I’d come across before but found a bit confusing until I’d read Ekta Kaul’s explanations).

As I understand it (I might be wrong), traditional kantha would not use this many different stitches — I took my choices from a bunch of different kantha styles, because I wanted to try them all out. Also, I think traditional kantha would have filled up more of the “empty” space with different motifs, but I didn’t want to over-do it on my first try.

Anyway. Photo is below. I’ll put some in-progress photos and details of the fabric in another post.

#Embroidery #Kantha #Quilting #TextileArt

I’ve been interested in kantha (a Bengali embroidery/quilting method) for a while now, but it wasn’t until I came across Ekta Kaul’s book “Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making” that I really started to understand it. I knew that the popular understanding of it as “lines of large running stitches” was an oversimplification, but I found it hard to grasp the more academic/reference-style material that I was able to find. Ekta Kaul’s book really clarified it all for me.

So I did some. This is one side of a cushion cover — the other side (not yet started) will be more linear, with stripes of different kantha border patterns. I designed the layout below on the basis of guidelines in Ekta Kaul’s book, and the stitch choices were inspired by that book as well as “The Art of Kantha Embroidery” by Niaz Zaman and “Bangladesh Kantha Art in the Indo-Gangetic Matrix” by Perveen Ahmad (both of which I’d come across before but found a bit confusing until I’d read Ekta Kaul’s explanations).

As I understand it (I might be wrong), traditional kantha would not use this many different stitches — I took my choices from a bunch of different kantha styles, because I wanted to try them all out. Also, I think traditional kantha would have filled up more of the “empty” space with different motifs, but I didn’t want to over-do it on my first try.

Anyway. Photo is below. I’ll put some in-progress photos and details of the fabric in another post.

#Embroidery #Kantha #Quilting #TextileArt

I’ve been interested in kantha (a Bengali embroidery/quilting method) for a while now, but it wasn’t until I came across Ekta Kaul’s book “Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making” that I really started to understand it. I knew that the popular understanding of it as “lines of large running stitches” was an oversimplification, but I found it hard to grasp the more academic/reference-style material that I was able to find. Ekta Kaul’s book really clarified it all for me.

So I did some. This is one side of a cushion cover — the other side (not yet started) will be more linear, with stripes of different kantha border patterns. I designed the layout below on the basis of guidelines in Ekta Kaul’s book, and the stitch choices were inspired by that book as well as “The Art of Kantha Embroidery” by Niaz Zaman and “Bangladesh Kantha Art in the Indo-Gangetic Matrix” by Perveen Ahmad (both of which I’d come across before but found a bit confusing until I’d read Ekta Kaul’s explanations).

As I understand it (I might be wrong), traditional kantha would not use this many different stitches — I took my choices from a bunch of different kantha styles, because I wanted to try them all out. Also, I think traditional kantha would have filled up more of the “empty” space with different motifs, but I didn’t want to over-do it on my first try.

Anyway. Photo is below. I’ll put some in-progress photos and details of the fabric in another post.

#Embroidery #Kantha #Quilting #TextileArt

K is for… #Kantha #Stitch 💚
1/7 of the scarf embroidered. Learning to use a palm thimble is slow, but it works well! I just wish I had a longer needle

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ETA: Finished the scarf, follow the link for pics!

https://dotart.blog/karin-wanderer-learns/k-is-for-kantha-coaster

#MastoArt #Learning #Sewing #HandSewing #Embroidery #FiberArts

K is for… #Kantha #Stitch 💚
1/7 of the scarf embroidered. Learning to use a palm thimble is slow, but it works well! I just wish I had a longer needle

Join us for more #ArtABCs
No AI, Yes alt text, CW as needed

ETA: Finished the scarf, follow the link for pics!

https://dotart.blog/karin-wanderer-learns/k-is-for-kantha-coaster

#MastoArt #Learning #Sewing #HandSewing #Embroidery #FiberArts

K is for… #Kantha #Stitch 💚
1/7 of the scarf embroidered. Learning to use a palm thimble is slow, but it works well! I just wish I had a longer needle

Join us for more #ArtABCs
No AI, Yes alt text, CW as needed

ETA: Finished the scarf, follow the link for pics!

https://dotart.blog/karin-wanderer-learns/k-is-for-kantha-coaster

#MastoArt #Learning #Sewing #HandSewing #Embroidery #FiberArts

K is for… #Kantha #Stitch 💚
1/7 of the scarf embroidered. Learning to use a palm thimble is slow, but it works well! I just wish I had a longer needle

Join us for more #ArtABCs
No AI, Yes alt text, CW as needed

ETA: Finished the scarf, follow the link for pics!

https://dotart.blog/karin-wanderer-learns/k-is-for-kantha-coaster

#MastoArt #Learning #Sewing #HandSewing #Embroidery #FiberArts

K is for… #Kantha Coaster 💚
Is it just me or does “Kantha Coaster” sound like Star Wars slang for a smuggler?
Here & now, it’s a great way to use up scraps
https://dotart.blog/karin-wanderer-learns/k-is-for-kantha-coaster

#MastoArt #WriteFreely #Blog #Learning #Sewing #Embroidery #FiberArts #Upcycling #DIY #AYearForArt

K is for… #Kantha Coaster 💚
Is it just me or does “Kantha Coaster” sound like Star Wars slang for a smuggler?
Here & now, it’s a great way to use up scraps
https://dotart.blog/karin-wanderer-learns/k-is-for-kantha-coaster

#MastoArt #WriteFreely #Blog #Learning #Sewing #Embroidery #FiberArts #Upcycling #DIY #AYearForArt

K is for… #Kantha Coaster 💚
Is it just me or does “Kantha Coaster” sound like Star Wars slang for a smuggler?
Here & now, it’s a great way to use up scraps
https://dotart.blog/karin-wanderer-learns/k-is-for-kantha-coaster

#MastoArt #WriteFreely #Blog #Learning #Sewing #Embroidery #FiberArts #Upcycling #DIY #AYearForArt

K is for… #Kantha Coaster 💚
Is it just me or does “Kantha Coaster” sound like Star Wars slang for a smuggler?
Here & now, it’s a great way to use up scraps
https://dotart.blog/karin-wanderer-learns/k-is-for-kantha-coaster

#MastoArt #WriteFreely #Blog #Learning #Sewing #Embroidery #FiberArts #Upcycling #DIY #AYearForArt

K is for… #Kantha Stitch 💚
After wearing a very impressive ring into my work table from years & years of drinks, I finally made a coaster. The Mayor loves it!

Join us for more #ArtABCs
No AI, Yes alt text, CW as needed
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#MastoArt #Learning #Sewing #Embroidery #FiberArts

K is for… #Kantha Stitch 💚
After wearing a very impressive ring into my work table from years & years of drinks, I finally made a coaster. The Mayor loves it!

Join us for more #ArtABCs
No AI, Yes alt text, CW as needed
https://ko-fi.com/karinwanderer

#MastoArt #Learning #Sewing #Embroidery #FiberArts

K is for… #Kantha Stitch 💚
After wearing a very impressive ring into my work table from years & years of drinks, I finally made a coaster. The Mayor loves it!

Join us for more #ArtABCs
No AI, Yes alt text, CW as needed
https://ko-fi.com/karinwanderer

#MastoArt #Learning #Sewing #Embroidery #FiberArts

K is for… #Kantha Stitch 💚
After wearing a very impressive ring into my work table from years & years of drinks, I finally made a coaster. The Mayor loves it!

Join us for more #ArtABCs
No AI, Yes alt text, CW as needed
https://ko-fi.com/karinwanderer

#MastoArt #Learning #Sewing #Embroidery #FiberArts

A bit of visible mending in progress. Ok, semi-visible… the writing is kinda in the armpit. It’s hard when you want to say things but don’t want any rando to see if emblazoned on your chest and ask you about it 😂
#art #TextileArt #SlowFashion #SlowStitching #VisibleMending #HandSewing #kantha #boro #linen

A bit of visible mending in progress. Ok, semi-visible… the writing is kinda in the armpit. It’s hard when you want to say things but don’t want any rando to see if emblazoned on your chest and ask you about it 😂
#art #TextileArt #SlowFashion #SlowStitching #VisibleMending #HandSewing #kantha #boro #linen

A bit of visible mending in progress. Ok, semi-visible… the writing is kinda in the armpit. It’s hard when you want to say things but don’t want any rando to see if emblazoned on your chest and ask you about it 😂
#art #TextileArt #SlowFashion #SlowStitching #VisibleMending #HandSewing #kantha #boro #linen

A bit of visible mending in progress. Ok, semi-visible… the writing is kinda in the armpit. It’s hard when you want to say things but don’t want any rando to see if emblazoned on your chest and ask you about it 😂
#art #TextileArt #SlowFashion #SlowStitching #VisibleMending #HandSewing #kantha #boro #linen

A bit of visible mending in progress. Ok, semi-visible… the writing is kinda in the armpit. It’s hard when you want to say things but don’t want any rando to see if emblazoned on your chest and ask you about it 😂
#art #TextileArt #SlowFashion #SlowStitching #VisibleMending #HandSewing #kantha #boro #linen