Kantha Earth Buddies Tote Indian Landscapes Christina wearing a gold silk

Christina wearing a gold silk Poochki dress

coloured with madder root extracts and native flowers

This illustration was made in collaboration with Nour Flayhan

November 2021

These flower traders work religiously to be a vessel for others to have their offerings for the gods by each dawn

Kantha Earth Buddies Tote Indian Landscapes Christina wearing a gold silkA celebration of the deep bond between people, animals, and nature, the Earth Buddies Tote brings together the playful characters that often appear in Bengal's Kantha storytelling traditions. Created in collaboration with artisan Priya, the bag features vibrant hand embroidered motifs of animals, plants, and trees, reflecting the care, companionship, and interconnectedness of village life.