Summary

Shamlu Dudeja was introduced to Kantha in 1986 and realized the potential of the Kantha artisans whom she met at a local fair. She took it upon herself to further the cause of reviving and revising Kantha. It became her ‘shakti’ (power) as she not only empowered herself but all the rural artisans in the villages. MKC endeavors have successfully been able to unshackle Kantha from the traditional confines of a quilting stitch and allowed it to soar to the top range of haute couture, haute decor, and stitch portraiture. Tremendous promotional efforts for the simple running stitch have impacted the lives of rural women beyond all expectations. From the handful of artisans Shamlu started with the number has grown manifold.

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