The first known boutis quilts were made in Provence, France, in the 17th century. Kantha is inspired by an antique hand-embroidered Indian patchwork blanket. The fabric is showcases the traditional craftsmanship of the Kerala region in India. Before weaving commences, the warp threads are screen-printed in 12 distinct stages to create the patchwork design and maintain the beautiful coloring. The warp consists of 5600 threads of dense BCI cotton.