Block Printed Tiger Kantha Quilt - India
| Article number: | 94229 |
| Availability: | In stock (1) |
Product Description
This beautiful block-printed Kantha blanket features adorable tigers in orange and grey. Block printing is a traditional form of art in India. Artisans stamp lengths of cotton fabric with colour using hand-carved woodblocks. Many times, the prints are done in multiple layers. The outcome is a vibrant pattern which exemplifies the culture around it.
Features:
- Block printed by hand
- Stitched with a kantha style pattern
- Machine washable, Dry on low heat
- Size: Large: 60" x 90"
- Handcrafted in India
Artisan Story
Mira Fair Trade was founded in 2008 by Meera Viswanathan.
Growing up in India, Meera always enjoyed shopping at places where she could buy directly from the producer - a personal interaction that she missed in the big shopping malls of the United States. The artisans she met shared stories of their lives, and their skills fascinated her.
Meera also became involved with groups that work on community projects, such as building schools, digging wells, and working on irrigation and water projects. Thanks to these efforts, some dying arts and crafts were preserved.
As the famous quotation goes, “If you educate a woman, you educate the entire family.”
Mira Fair Trade hopes to empower women and underprivileged artisans by helping them attain long-term sustainability and economic independence through the Fair Trade model rather than via traditional charitable donations. They are excited to offer their customers a wide variety of eclectic and unique home decor products made ethically with many recycled materials!
About Us
Villages Port Colborne is located along the shore of the Niagara Peninsula. Where the Welland Canal and Lake Erie meet, in the heart of Port Colborne, we have been fair trade since 1984. We carry unique, handcrafted goods that are ethically made from artisans around the world. If you’re in the Southern Ontario area, we welcome you to visit us in-person!