Siddi quilts

Learn about the tradition of Siddi quilts and how well-worn and discarded clothing becomes the visual history of a family and helps provide a source of income for women of the Siddi communities in India.

Anitha N on Instagram: "Supporting rural women from siddi community with hand sewing skills and no formal education in becoming wage earners and leaders in their community. Siddi kavand- hand stitched textiles made by african-Indian community of Karnataka. #siddikavand #siddikawandi #kawandiquilts"

A brief study on various types of fabrics created by hand , made in India

Posts about Applique quilts written by Judy

The Siddi quilt exhibit was one of my main reasons for attending QuiltCon this year. I have been interested in the Indian quilting traditions for several years and recently ran into an article in Uppercase Magazine (issue 30) that talks about the Siddi quilt tradition specifically (by Maka

A very general update on my Kawandi quilting adventures, including information on my next class session with Gotham Quilts.

Month of September has been a mix bag here at the Shah household. In the midst of it all I offered Siddi Quilt workshops. Thanks to all of you who signed up, it was an enjoyable experience. Those who missed the workshops, with all your requests via emails and Instagram, I have scheduled two more workshops for the month of October. The supply list is on the workshop page. The time of the workshop reflects Pacific Standard time. You will have to check the time in your zone before selecting the…

Welcome to the weekly hand stitching party! It has been a spectacular fall here in Southern Ontario with a display of colour like I can't ever remember. I have taken many photos to enjoy over the winter to remember these beautiful sunny days. Last weekend I took a class with Sujata Shah of The Root Connection. My Kawandi quilt was inspired by the beautiful fall colours. It was my first online quilting class and I really enjoyed it. This kind of quilt making is all by hand and I loved that…