Meera Devi
- Kantha Stitch
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
Meera Devi has been practicing the ancient art of Kantha embroidery for over 25 years, working from her home in the weaving village of Murshidabad. Trained by her mother and grandmother, she learned to layer old saris and bind them with the running stitch that defines Kantha — a word that means "rags" in Sanskrit, though the results are anything but.
Her work is known for its intricate floral motifs and the meditative patience behind each piece. Meera works with a small collective of women in her village, passing on the craft to the next generation while creating pieces that travel to homes around the world.
Every stitch is a breath. I learned this from my mother, and she from hers. The thread remembers everything.