Ohana Earth

This is a 'Nakshi' Kantha

From a distance, Nakshi Kantha is a floral fabric with some texture.
But zoom in, and another story emerges — thousands of tiny hand stitches, patiently worked to create every petal, leaf, vine and curve.
Which is the result of extraordinary time and patience!

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Types of Kantha Stitch - Part 2

The Darning Stitch

Today we will see what is a Darning stitch –
Darning stitch is a variation of the humble running stitch (remember – part 1)!
However the fundamental difference between both is the purpose or functionality – when stitched in one direction, when the needle moves in and out of the fabric in a continuous line, like to make an outline or Joining, quilting, – its is Running stitch

But when used to fill an area, make patterns, creating a denser continuous patterned area,  it is transformed into what is called a Darning stitch.

Traditional Kantha is fundamentally associated with running stitches worked through multiple layers of cloth. But artisans bring in more innovation to that basic running stitch in different ways by changing
1)stitch length, 2)spacing, 3)direction and 4)density—to create motifs, shading, borders and textures.

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So many people knew the word Kantha —
but weren't quite sure what a Kantha stitch actually was.
So let's start at the very beginning.

The Running Stitch -
The DNA of Kantha is the humble running stitch.
In Bengal, this is often called 'Kantha Phor'.

These seemingly simple stitches can create the characteristic rippling, textured surface associated with Kantha.
But Kantha artisans don't just use the running stitch to hold layers together.

They use it to draw.

Lines of stitches can follow circles, squares, flowers, borders and other motifs — sometimes creating an almost sculptural effect on the fabric.
And this is what makes Kantha so fascinating!!💚💚

What We're Bringing to the Market:

Kantha Scarves
Reversible Table Runners
Placemats
Home Decor
Limited Edition Pieces

Which one are you coming for?

Saturday Aug 22, 2026, 11 am-5pm
Artisans Fair
Garden House, Shoup Park
400 University Avenue, Los Altos
CA 94022

Our handmade Kantha scarves are SOLD OUT! 🤍

Thank you The Jazba Collective and all of you who came and supported us, from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible love and support.

More are on the way!

Each scarf is individually hand-embroidered by skilled artisans, so creating the next batch will take a while. We promise they're worth the wait.

Thank you for your patience as we bring each piece to life 🩵🩵

We will be there with our exclusive Kantha wearables in The Jazba Bazaar this Sunday Aug 2nd
See our one of a kind, curated products made by artisans!

This Lohori Quilt took TWO YEARS to make 😲

The term “Lohori” refers to the wave-like pattern created by the stitches. Worked across the fabric in parallel rows, they produce a beautiful rippled texture that is both decorative and functional, strengthening and quilting the layers together.

This craft that has existed for hundreds of years, originally made by rural women using old saris and household textiles to create quilts, and ceremonial cloths, is slowly dying out as the future generations do not want to do this due to its effort and time intensive process.

We work with our artisans to preserve the relevance of the Lohori not only as a sustainable practice of reuse, but as a living cultural heritage — celebrating the magic of handwork, patience, and the artistry of everyday life.

Fellow founders — I hope every one of you gets a 'Daniella'.
And if you already have?
Drop it in the comments. I want to hear it

Founder talk...straight from the heart...

This isn't the first compliment our products have received.

It's the first one I had the confidence to capture and share.

For years, I let these moments pass because asking to record felt awkward.

Today I didn't.

Its not about the praise. Its about getting comfortable being visible.

One tiny step outside my comfort zone. 🤍

True Story!

Today I showed up to a market with a topless tent!

Outdoor markets have one non-negotiable rule -
White tent top! That's it. And I did not have it!
I had the frame. The legs. The tablecloths.
The tent top was in my garage!

There I was. Baking In the California sun. Fully exposed. Me and my topless tent.

Several frantic calls made to the husband who was on mile 12 of a long run. (Today. Yes He picked TODAY for that).
Husband drove Fast. Very fast. Questionably fast.
Assembled the tent — something I find genuinely impossible — and left.
Not one word about it.

This Ended up being our best market day EVER 🤩🤩