The Running Stitches
The Running Stitches
Homewares, jackets and soft furnishings, specializing in vintage Kantha cloth.
Unique items for the discerning conscious consumer.
Address
Gwernafon Sawmills
Llawr-y-Glyn
Caersws
SY17 5RJ
Phone Number
07734306876Exhibitor’s Products
Embroidered Yardage
Hand-embroidered with cotton on pure Tussah silk, these exceptionally detailed stitched lengths are the work of talented artisans from West Bengal. The beautiful transparency of the silk combined with the strength of the stitches makes these fabrics Ideal for curtains, blinds, or dressmaking. Width 105cm with varying lengths available.
Fat Quarters
Five pieces of 50cm squared Kantha quilt in a colour family. Ideal for creative projects.
Jackets
Perfect in their imperfections each piece is unique. Hand-stitched, the quilts that these jackets are made from have up to 6 layers of vintage cotton sari. Sewn together with thousands of tiny running stitches. A product of female resourcefulness and creativity Kantha is an age-old Indian tradition. Every quilt is carefully selected for its condition, design, and authentic appeal. Freshly washed to ensure softness.
Bags, Pockets and Purses
In the spirit of no waste, these lined pockets and purses are made with the remaining smaller parts of a kantha quilt.
Kantha Quilts
Perfect in their imperfections each piece is unique. Hand-stitched, our quilts are made with up to 6 layers of vintage cotton sari. Sewn together with thousands of tiny running stitches. A product of female resourcefulness and creativity Kantha is an age-old Indian tradition. Every quilt is carefully selected for its condition, design, and authentic appeal. Freshly washed to ensure softness.
