Unlike the currently trending buzz about sustainability and recycling, India has had traditions in this direction since the Indus Valley civilisation, where clothes were reused and recycled. One such practice is quilting, where women would layer clothing no longer in use, and stitch through all of them to make soft bedcover that kept them warm. The upcoming India Quilt Festival 2023, being held in Chennai from January 20-23, is a platform for craftsmen of modern, contemporary and traditional styles to showcase their skill and pass it on. But since Chennai is too far away, here are some places you can buy a readymade one.

Godhadi of Maharashtra

Godhadi is a traditional Maharashtrian quilt made by reusing sarees where they are cut into strips or patches, and sewn together in a running stitch. The outer pattern is the creation of the quilter who takes into account the various  colours and motifs, thus no two are alike. Usually, three to four layers are stitched using only one length of thread. Mother Quilts is a group of homemakers from Pune who make godhadis. The godhadis are as low as R800 onwards.
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