Toran Hanging – Indian Styled Kantha Bunting – Tricia Warman

A Toran is a traditional hanging seen in Indian households. It is usually displayed over a doorway arch, window etc. Often these banners are “leaf” shapes but could be oblong triangular or square joined together at the top to creates a  row of shapes. We will begin to construct a Toran by selecting a shape. Each shape will be individually designed ,stitched,embellished. You may like to incorporate an image on each “flag/leaf” which is significant to you personally or your family. Once several have been constructed they may be joined to gether creating a row of “flags”. This is basically a hand stitching day using running and back stitch  together with some embroidery.,you may only get one flag constructed , it is an on going project.  A “Kantha” stitching project.
Student Requirements:Basic sewing kitMachine( May not be needed during the workshop)Thin wadding / flannelSmall scraps of fabric -/well washed ,soft and fine as you will be stitching through many layers of fabric. Charity shops ,jumble sales are often a good source.Quilting cotton , various coloursEmbroidery threadsButtons /beads if desiredTape ,ribbon or narrow length of fabric to hang your “Toran ” pieces from.This is only the beginning of a project but  comes quite compulsive.I will bring flannel ,fabric scraps and threads . A small charge approx. £5. For any materials if needed.