Black Over Dye Blankets: Mud + Sharimbai + Indigo

Description:
Vintage Kantha Blankets From Eastern India Overdyed In Japan’S Southern Most Island Of Amami. The Rich Black Color Of The Blanket Comes From Extensive Natural Over-Dye Treatment That Is A Combination Of Mud, Indigo And Sharimbai – A Traditional Red Wood Dye That Can Turn Fabrics A Rich Dark Brown. Sourced From India, Then Brought To Japan, The Process Of Preserving These Valuable Textiles Instills New Life Into Its Fibers, Creating A Beautiful Piece For Your Home And Life.

Measurements:
Black Over Dye Blanket #1 – 5′-0″ X 8′-0″
Black Over Dye Blanket #2 – 4′-10″ X 6′-4″
Black Over Dye Blanket #3 – 5′-2″ X 7′-8″


History:
The History Of Kantha Blankets Dates Back Centuries In India, Where Indian Women Would Stitch Together Old Saris And Fabric To Create Large Blankets And Cushions. Kantha Is The Sanskrit Word For ‘Rags’, As Old Cloth Was Believed To Provide Protection From Harm. These Kanthas Blankets Produced By Light Years Are Made From 2 To 5 Layers Of Saris Stacked On Top Of Each Other, All Hand- Stitched To Create A Soft And Slight Cushion. The Original Craft Of Making And Constructing Kantha Blankets Started In In West Bengal, Eastern India.