Inspiration Kantha: Creative Stitchery and Quilting with Asia’s Ancient Technique
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (836 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764353578 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Her work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions in Asia, Europe, and North America. Anna Hergert is a full time professional artist specializing in stitched textiles
About the Author Anna Hergert is a full time professional artist specializing in stitched textiles. . Her work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions in Asia, Europe, and North America
The used fabrics were layered, then embellished with motifs and themes from nature, everyday life, and spirituality. Kanthas, embroidered fabrics traditionally created by the women of northern India and Bangladesh, capture culture, history, and stitching creativity in their layers of repurposed old cloth. Kanthas were originally created from threadbare clothing to rejuvenate it. This book reveals the beauty in kantha’s simplicity--it is based on simple running stitch--and offers step-by-step instructions that enable today’s textile artists to enjoy it. Both simple and complex projects, appealing to beginners and expert stitchers, get you started, and a colorful gallery of kantha work is included to inspire you.. There are handy motif patterns, instructions on how to begin a personal kantha reference library, and more. This guide leads you through the layering of fabrics, transfer of imagery, and the stitching itself