Tara Home Decor

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Stories behind our furniture and decor — where the pieces come from, how they are made, how to care for them and live with them.

The History of Patchwork: How a Ban on Indian Cotton Shaped It

History ·15 October 2026

The History of Patchwork: How a Ban on Indian Cotton Shaped It

Where did patchwork come from? From kantha quilts in India to the English bans on Indian chintz, the true history of patchwork, and patchwork cushions and poufs today.