Far from the bustling cities of Rajasthan, in the farmland of Western India, a secret has been passed down for generations. It’s not something you can read about, but something you see in the quilts that come from this rural land. This is the story of the tribal and indigenous women whose hands create them.
The secret is in the stitching, which is taught from one generation to the next, often with four generations living and learning under one roof—from great-grandmothers to great-granddaughters. This is a quiet, powerful skill that is passed from hand to hand, making each quilt not just a blanket, but a legacy of skill and self-reliance.
It is difficult to know when exactly this ancient art came to be. Most likely, it was a creation born of necessity—a response to the biting winters and the constant movement of the people across the rugged desert terrain. In the heart of India's Thar Desert, where temperatures plummet at sundown, a warm, cotton filled quilt was more than a blanket; it was a fundamental part of survival.
Here, a woman’s skill is her power. These women have been taught an art that lets them earn a living and contribute to their families. By quilting these beautiful blankets, they can provide for their families and help their communities grow. It is an art form that brings recognition and livelihood to women who often have no formal education, but who are experts in every sense of the word.
It is a collaborative skill passed from great grandmothers to great granddaughters. Surrounded by meters of fabrics and fine, carded cotton, these ladies work together in a quiet rhythm, their hands moving with the precision of decades of practice. It is an art form that brings recognition and livelihood to women who often have no formal education, but who are experts in every sense of the word. Truly slow-made
Our Bombay Birds quilts are more than just a blanket. While they surely make your interiors feel warm and cosy, they are also a tribute to a beautiful tradition. Each quilt tells a tale of the indigenous women who crafted it. You are becoming a part of their secret, decorating your home with a piece of their history and their future.
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