I’ve been growing more and more interested in South Asian embroidery. It’s wonderful stuff! In fact, I’ve found some great books in the library, so you’ll be seeing the results from that expedition at some point. In my last post on kantha embroidery (which is done entirely in running stitches) I linked to a lot of tutorials but not many pictures of the results. I’ve continued looking for information, and found these absolutely fantastic photos in an etsy shop for modern kantha embroidery (it’s based in New Jersey).
I have got to start incorporating this into my own work. Here are a few close-ups of the running stitches, so that you believe it’s really done entirely in running stitches:
embroidery for ducks 
Wow! So many motifs and colours packed in, and just running stitch! It’s great seeing the various embroidery methods you are showing from around the world. 🙂
It’s amazing how many different things you can do with thread.
Wow !! what a find!! Thanks for sharing,Hannah. Love them,but a little pricey too 🙂
On second thoughts,I think the work is priceless..so the price is ok 🙂
I think it’s actually reasonable pricing for handmade bedspreads in the US. Though I can see how it would seem ridiculous from India.
This embroidery is amazing!! I like, I like!!!
Although the embroideries in that Etsy shop are divinely gorgeous, I’m horrified by the cut-rate prices. I’m guesstimating that person is making about $1 per hour. This example illustrates why textiles are never given respect.