🌈 Stitched Stories: The Koudi Quilt and Its Colorful Cousins Across India
Namma Choice – Celebrating Culture with Every Thread In a quiet village, under the soft hum of conversation and the rhythm of running stitches, something beautiful is born — a Koudi . Not just a quilt, but a story stitched from memory, community, and care . At Namma Choice , we celebrate such cultural treasures that blend purpose with poetry — and the Koudi stands as one of the most heartfelt examples of Indian craft rooted in sustainability . 🪡 What is a Koudi? In North Karnataka , the word Koudi (ಕೌಡಿ) refers to a traditional hand-stitched quilt , made from old sarees, dhotis, children’s frocks, and worn-out clothing. These fabrics — layered and bound by rows of neat, rhythmic stitches — become more than a blanket. They become a living memory . 🧵 Every Koudi tells a story — stitched by women, often in circles, as they talk, laugh, and pass on tradition. 🌍 India’s Patchwork Legacy: Different Names, One Spirit Though it's called Koudi in Karnataka, this humble quil...