Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw Material - Buffalo Horn Southeast Asian Art and Indian

Southeast Asian Art and Indian Miniatures

This fabulous Teakwood chest has a great patina

Note some damage to pith paper on right hand side

The original painting has long since faded and peeled in the aggressive heat of the Rajasthani desert and was replaced in the 1930's with the current visible murals

Blue and white porcelain is glazed using a transparent porcelain glaze dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907)

Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw Material - Buffalo Horn Southeast Asian Art and IndianThis vibrant vintage Kantha quilt is a joyful expression of Indias long standing tradition of hand stitched textiles, where colour, pattern, and craftsmanship come together in a truly unique form. Carefully made by rural artisans, layers of repurposed cotton cloth are stitched together using the traditional running stitch, creating a soft, textured surface rich in character and history. Kantha embroidery originates from Bengal and neighbouring regions