A soft, lightweight Kantha dohar, hand block printed on 100% cotton and made using the traditional Kantha running stitch. This coverlet is handmade in India and available in two sizes: King (90 x 108 inches) and Twin (70 x 90 inches).
Use it as a bedspread, layer it over a razai for cool mornings, or drape it over a couch as a throw. In neutral, versatile tones that complement any decor, each piece is entirely hand stitched across its full surface and one of a kind.
What is a dohar?
The word dohar comes from the Hindi do, meaning two, referring to its double layer of cotton. So a dohar is a traditional Indian coverlet made from two layers of cotton with no fill. Lightweight and breathable, it gets softer with every wash.
What is a Kantha dohar?
Kantha is one of the oldest textile traditions in India, with origins traced back to before 1500 BC. The word comes from the Sanskrit kontha, meaning thorn, a reference to the needle used to make the running stitch.
That stitch is the heart of Kantha. Tiny and even, it looks like little grains of rice running across the surface of the fabric. It was the stitch of commoners, never commissioned by kings or ordered by landed gentry. Old cotton saris were layered together and held with a simple running stitch, creating a light quilt that kept people warm on cool nights.
Today that same simple stitch covers the entire surface of this dohar, giving it a signature lightly quilted texture and relaxed drape. The handiwork is truly incredible. Nothing wasted. Everything made by hand.
The’s Kantha dohars make for a perfect gift
These Kantha dohars catty three distinct Indian textile traditions in a single piece. The art of hand block printing. The centuries-old Kantha running stitch. And the dohar, itself, a traditional double layer cotton coverlet. Together they make something that is as much an heirloom as it is a beautiful everyday object. A meaningful wedding gift, a considered housewarming present, or an especially thoughtful hostess gift. Its neutral monochrome tones make it so  it works beautifully in any home.
Handmade in India.
