In the foreground, two women with long hair ride bicycles, while in the background, figures in traditional clothing stand and walk.

World Shibori Network Foundation / 12 ISS

LXCL:Learn kantha's traditions and history, the simplicity and meditative nature of its basic running stitch. Express yourself through this long-held textile tradition from India. Workshop includes an organic vegetarian lunch and afternoon tea with Rotha pastry to close the day.

General Admission

We welcome from Mumbai, India, Padmaja Krishnan, fashion and textile designer who will teach a kantha stitching workshop. Padmaja will introduce you to kantha&#39;s traditions and history and the importance of thread and textile craft to India&#39;s cultural heritage. This background and understanding will connect you to the spirit of kantha stitchery, providing context for you to express your unique voice, imagination, and creativity through kantha stitching. Workshop includes an organic vegetarian lunch and afternoon tea with Rotha pastry to close the day.

We welcome from Mumbai, India, Padmaja Krishnan, fashion and textile designer who will teach a kantha stitching workshop. Padmaja will introduce you to kantha's traditions and history and the importance of thread and textile craft to India's cultural heritage. This background and understanding will connect you to the spirit of kantha stitchery, providing context for you to express your unique voice, imagination, and creativity through kantha stitching. Workshop includes an organic vegetarian lunch and afternoon tea with Rotha pastry to close the day.

World Shibori Network Foundation / 12 ISS

A Workshop by Padmaja Krishnan: Kantha – Berkeley, CA

WSNF’s Slow Fiber Studios

General Admission

$275

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