Kantha (Embroidered Quilt)
Artist/maker unknown, Bengali
Geography:
Made in West Bengal, India, Asia
or Bangladesh, Asia
Made in Undivided Bengal, Asia
Date:
First half of 20th centuryMedium:
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery in chain, darning, running, seed, dot, and zig zag stitchesDimensions:
6 feet × 46 inches (182.9 × 116.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
2009-250-3Credit Line:
The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection, 2009
Made in West Bengal, India, Asia
or Bangladesh, Asia
Made in Undivided Bengal, Asia
Date:
First half of 20th centuryMedium:
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery in chain, darning, running, seed, dot, and zig zag stitchesDimensions:
6 feet × 46 inches (182.9 × 116.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2009-250-3Credit Line:
The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection, 2009
