The desire to mend, repair and reuse is intrinsic to human nature, though that may be hard to believe in this age of disposable living. Archaeologists have found needles among the ruins of the ...

Come winter, the quilting tradition of South Asia comes into the limelight and a significant aspect of that is the Kantha tradition. Traditionally, the word Kantha refers to a specific type of quilt- ...

A kantha is a great example of how you can upcycle your old clothes into something beautiful and functional. A handmade quilt, kantha is a long piece of cloth made of old rags - mostly old sarees - ...

The Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust (BANCAT) has taken a unique initiative that connects tradition, sustainability, and compassion. Their project, Alok Kantha, revives the cherished craft of ...