Kanthi Mathi Kalamkari

is a tiny clothing company using Indian cotton and plant dyes to make handmade limited edition and one-of-a-kind clothing in coastal Andhra Pradesh, India. This project, established during the pandemic, was a natural outgrowth of Joan’s Beautiful Dress Imaginary project, in which she began making the loveliest dresses she could imagine using textiles she’d collected over her lifetime. This small venture incorporates her love of travel in India, a deep connection to textile making and plant dyeing, and a deeply held wish to contribute towards the continuation of artistic practices and traditions in India.

 

Currently, the clothes are available at trunk shows and by personally arranged private showings. Plans for shows are in the works for summer 2025 in Vermont and Maine, and fall/winter at Botanical Colors (botanicalcolors.com) in Seattle. Stay tuned for details. Be in touch by email if you'd like to be included on a mailing list.