Urvashi Kantha Saree

Gorgeous ikat silk saree with all over kantha stitch embroidery. This is an idea borne by Pia and executed by our weavers in Shantiniketan. Each piece is an heirloom piece that can be passed down from generation to generation, representing the best of Bengal craftsmanship. Details Fabric: Silk Made in India Hand embroidered by our female artisans in Shantiniketan. A PIA exclusive product. Each one is one of a kind, never to be replicated again.   About the Embroidery - Kantha is known as the “running stitch of Bengal.“ Its origins trace back centuries to the pre-Vedic Times (1500 BCE). The story of Kantha begins with thrifty women in rural Bengali households, salvaging old sarees and holding them together in layers with a simple running stitch.  Primarily used as baby quilts, these blankies became a focal point for women gathering in groups to practice their art. They poured their creative energies into it, singing their folk songs and often incorporating their life motifs into their