Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw Material - Buffalo Horn Choksars (as with antique Tibetan

Choksars (as with antique Tibetan furniture in general) are becoming increasingly rare

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

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

52 x 21 x 121 (wxdxh cms)

Frame: 23 x 1

Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw Material - Buffalo Horn Choksars (as with antique TibetanThis 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