Kantha Rajasthani Cotton print Shoulder Bag

Hand Sewn Kantha Rajasthani Cotton print Shoulder Bag

Measure 10" x 10"

Strap 40"

Hand made India

Kantha's History

 For as many as 500 centuries, poor Bengali women have taken their discarded cloth scraps and sewn them together with a simple running stitch; taking the old and repurposing it into something useful and protective. Far from trend-setting, or even artfulness, kantha was created originally for the most basic and practical purpose: to keep warm.

 Over time, kantha developed as a generational skill, a craft that could symbolically impart story, desire, and well-wishing for loved ones & gift recipients. Elaborate kantha were made gifts for mothers, with stories and wishes weaved in, allowing illiterate women to leave a lasting mark.