Q: What is Kantha? A: Kantha is a running-stitch embroidery tradition from Bengal, worked by hand across the fabric. It began as a way of layering worn cloth into something new and durable, and the same simple stitch is now used to decorate sarees. Q: What is the difference between a Kantha-stitch and a Kantha-print saree? A: On a Kantha-stitch saree the motifs are embroidered by hand with a needle, which takes an artisan weeks. On a Kantha-print saree the Kantha-inspired motifs are printed onto the fabric, giving a similar look at a lighter weight and a lower price. Each saree's title and product details tell you which one it is. Q: How can I tell the hand-stitched work is genuine? A: Look at the rhythm of the stitches. Hand-worked Kantha varies slightly in stitch length and spacing across the saree, and the reverse side shows the stitch path. Perfectly uniform, identical repeats usually indicate a printed design. Q: How should I care for a Kantha saree? A: Hand wash gently in cold water with a mild detergent and dry in shade. Avoid wringing or brushing embroidered areas so the stitches stay intact. Q: Will the stitching or colour vary between pieces? A: Yes. Stitch density, motif placement, and shade vary from saree to saree because each piece is finished individually by hand. Q: What base fabric is used? A: Kantha work appears on cotton, silk, and blended silk in this collection. Each saree's product details list its exact fabric. Q: Is a blouse piece included? A: Each saree's product details confirm whether a blouse piece is included.