Kantha (Embroidered Quilt)
Artist/maker unknown, Bengali
Geography:
Made in Faridpur District, Bangladesh, Asia
or West Bengal, India, Asia
Date:
Second half of 19th centuryMedium:
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery in back, chain, darning, satin, running, dot, and seed stitchesDimensions:
28 3/4 x 28 1/2 inches (73 x 72.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1968-184-12Credit Line:
Gift of Stella Kramrisch, 1968
Made in Faridpur District, Bangladesh, Asia
or West Bengal, India, Asia
Date:
Second half of 19th centuryMedium:
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery in back, chain, darning, satin, running, dot, and seed stitchesDimensions:
28 3/4 x 28 1/2 inches (73 x 72.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1968-184-12Credit Line:
Gift of Stella Kramrisch, 1968
