Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw - King Size Small Mirrors The bone inlay is laid

The bone inlay is laid in a Mughal jali design with hints of Arabic & Moorish themes

26 x 16 x 60 (wxdxh cms)

20 x 6 x 12 (w x d x h cms)

circa 1910

refers to the extraordinary colour changes that occur during the firing process as the glaze reacts to heat and atmosphere within the kiln

Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw - King Size Small Mirrors The bone inlay is laidKantha is a centuries old tradition of stitching patchwork cloth from rags by thrifty rural women. Originating in Bengal, Orissa, and Bangladesh it is one of the oldest forms of embroidery in India, its origins can be traced back to the pre Vedic age. This size will fit a Kingsize bed (152 x 198 cms or 5' x 6'6") Made From 100 Percent Cotton In India these are dry clean only. As these are natural dyes there may be some fading over time. From India UK