Kantha
1900-1950 (made)
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Rectangular coverlet of layered, quilted and embroidered cotton. Undyed ground with embroidered design of flowers and spirals in red, blue and yellow cotton. Central large square has a stylised flower and 'paisley' designs, surrounded by 10 smaller panels with flowers and spiral designs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, quilted and embroidered |
| Brief description | Kantha, quilted and embroidered coverlet with flower and spiral design, Bengal, early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Rectangular coverlet of layered, quilted and embroidered cotton. Undyed ground with embroidered design of flowers and spirals in red, blue and yellow cotton. Central large square has a stylised flower and 'paisley' designs, surrounded by 10 smaller panels with flowers and spiral designs. |
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| Gallery label | COVERLET
Cotton, embroidered and quilted (kantha)
Bengal, Eastern India
or Bangladesh
1920-30
IS.6-2011
Given by Karun Thakar, in memory of Mark Shivas
Bengali domestic embroideries like this coverlet are traditionally made from recycled saris and other garments. Made by women for use in their own homes, they serve as bedcovers, mats and wrappers. This design is purely geometric, but some kanthas are decorated with human figures and animals.(27/9/2013) |
| Credit line | Given by Karun Thakar, in memory of Mark Shivas |
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| Bibliographic reference | Illustrated in Rosemary Crill 'A Thread of History' in Hali, issue 167, April 2011, pp.112-4, fig.1. |
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| Accession number | IS.6-2011 |
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| Record created | April 15, 2011 |
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