Explore the CollectionCloth

Measurements
49cm x 60cm
Place of Origin
Bangladesh
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)/1990s
Registration Number
1995-005
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Flat Quilting,Kantha Embroidery,Quilting,Running Stitch,
Objects
Cloths,Household Textiles,Kanthas,

Physical Description

An unbleached cotton, nakshi (figured), kantha quilted cloth worked in running stitch (kantha phor or kantha stitch). It is worked with multicoloured cotton threads in a random design of figures and buildings. The figures are worked in close rows of running stitch (chatai). Motifs also include a horse, flowers and birds.The border is of single threaded running stitch. Signed 'Harong'.

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