Description:

South Asia, India, West Bengal, & Bangladesh, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely pair of kantha stitched embroidery silk textiles, that may have been shawls or used around the house for various purposes. Both are made from a thin and semi-transparent silk in a plain weave, likely muslin with colorful cotton embroidery threads across nearly the entire surface. One has a sinuous floral vine, and the other has geometric and linear patterns in the center. Kantha is a traditional form of embroidery originating from the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly Bengal. It often involves layering old or discarded cloths, usually saris, and stitching them together using a simple running stitch and embroidering intricate patterns and designs on the fabric. This embroidery not only serves a decorative purpose but also helps bind the layers of quilted fabric together. Both are approximately the same size. Size: 74" L x 20" W (188 cm x 50.8 cm)

Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA

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#188269

  • Condition: Tears and unraveling to muslin textile along the ends of both textiles as shown. Staining and discoloration, and creases from storage. Some pulls to embroidered threads. Both are in overall great condition with nice signs of age.

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