Kantha Work - Indian embroidery

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Kantha is basically close running stitch filled inside a design.

Though the work is simple, the final appearance is beautiful. Different shades of thread; double shades or single shade can be used aesthetically.

Materials required

Embroidery frame
Embroidery thread
Tracing Paper
Carbon Paper
Needle

Method

First trace out the design you have chosen on the fabric using tracing paper and carbon. Stitch the outline and then fill in the design with running stitch leaving very little space. The model is shown here to get the idea of the stitch. The stitch shown on the right side should be longer and the space in between should be minimum possible.

Running Stitch: Take two strands of thread, tie a knot at one end and start stitching. Take the needle up from below the fabric, leave some space, take it down and up again repeatedly till the outline is fully done. Start stitching inside the design in the same way until the whole design is filled.

11 Comments

Hema, Chennai	January 20, 2016	Reply
Thank u .very nice work.easy to learn this stitch.it will be helpful if u give more designers.

Pinki Das, Andaman & nicober Island	December 3, 2015	Reply
So buetiful, I want to see more picture. I love this stitch.

Thaba Gautam, Guwahati	October 20, 2015	Reply
Interesting,easy to learn pls upload more design

Shilpi, Delhi	August 6, 2015	Reply
So sweet,easy to learn. I would also like to see more desines on birds with flower and how to fill them.

Sharmistha, Bangalore	July 6, 2014	Reply
Its great n simple stitch, m looking for some good videos of katha designs

P.Vijaylashmi, Visakhapatnam	February 4, 2014	Reply
Easy to learn. Thank you. I would also like to see more designs on birds and how to fill them for wall hanging.

swetha vibhakar, Bangalore	April 29, 2012	Reply
Thank you very much. It is so convenient for people sitting at home to learn.

kris, Texs	June 11, 2011	Reply
Easy instructions. Thankyou. I also would like to see more designs, specially suitable for 6 to 8inch border.

S. LAKSHMI, MYSORE	March 29, 2011	Reply
IT IS VERY GOOD AND EASY TO DO THIS TYPE OF EMBROIDARY. IF YOU GIVE SOME MORE DESIGNS IT WILL BE VERY HELPGUL.