Kantha Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making Publisher / Indigenous Literacy Foundation Furth’s homes conjure something magical

Furth’s homes conjure something magical

From Berber

So how did their mythology evolve into one focused on the seduction of men

From the Renaissance brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci to the enchanting scenes of Vermeer

This title unites several generations of artists working in diverse materials and styles to visualise light

Kantha Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making Publisher / Indigenous Literacy Foundation Furth’s homes conjure something magicalA beautiful book on the tradition of kantha, a Bengali embroidery technique with a rich heritage rooted in storytelling and upcycling, with inspiration and techniques for contemporary makers. The word 'kantha' refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth: quilted textiles made from multiple layers of cast off cloth, traditionally embroidered with threads pulled out from the borders of old saris and dhotis. These beautiful