Coverlet
20th century (made)
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Coverlet (kantha) of quilted white cotton embroidered mainly in blue, red and white cotton. Large central medallion of concentric circles patterned with scrolling stems and rosettes. Stylised figures of humans, birds and animals within borders of scrolling stems.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Quilted cotton embroidered in cotton, running stitch and back stitch |
| Brief description | Coverlet (kantha) of quilted cotton embroidered in cotton, Bengal, 20th century |
| Physical description | Coverlet (kantha) of quilted white cotton embroidered mainly in blue, red and white cotton. Large central medallion of concentric circles patterned with scrolling stems and rosettes. Stylised figures of humans, birds and animals within borders of scrolling stems. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Indian embroidery / Rosemary Crill ; photography by Richard Davis. London: V&A Publications, 1999 Number: 185177310X, 1851772944 (pbk.)
p.21, cat. no. 115, ill. p. 116 |
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| Accession number | IS.22-1983 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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