Costume and Textiles Kantha (Embroidered Quilt) Made in Jessore District, Bangladesh, Asiaor West Bengal, India, Asia 19th century Artist/maker unknown, Bengali or India Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery in back, buttonhole, darning, satin, running, eye, arrowhead, cross, and surface satin stitches Currently not on view 1968-184-4 Gift of Stella Kramrisch, 1968 |
LabelThis narrow kantha is bordered with alternating red and blue leaf sprigs with contrasting stem swags. The principle motif is an elaborate processional chariot holding a large icon of blue Krishna flanked by red gopis (cowherd women). The chariot rests on a great elephant; its spires, domes, and flags span nearly the entire height of the cloth. |
