Brown Over Dye Blankets: Mud + Sharimbai

Description:
Vintage Kantha Blankets From Eastern India Over-Dyed In Japan’S Southern Most Island Of Amami. The Rich Brown Color Of The Blanket Comes From Extensive Natural Over-Dye Treatment Of Mud 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:
Brown Over Dye Blanket #1 – 4′-1″ X 6′-5″
Brown Over Dye Blanket #2 – 5′-0″ X 7′-4″


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 Would 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 West Bengal, Eastern India.