thread talk: The Story of Kantha - It’s History & Purpose in Modern Day
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Fri 13 June, 10:30am
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*to gain entry to this talk you must buy a ticket to thread... a festival of textiles.
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What is Kantha embroidery? Where did it originate? What was the purpose behind it? Who does it? If you are a textile enthusiast then this talk is for you.
Kantha has reappeared, this time on the world stage! This thousand year old traditional handicraft, done by women to tell their stories is still relevant today. Join Snigdha Gupta to hear the story and see the pieces, some from her personal collection. Snigdha will also be available after the talk to answer any questions.