Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw | Indigo Antiques
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Detail From Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw | Indigo Antiques
Detail From Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw | Indigo Antiques
Detail From Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw | Indigo Antiques
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Vintage Bengali Kantha Throw - King Size

SKU A00614V3

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Bengali Kantha Throw - Circa 40 - 60 Yrs Old
Kantha 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 just about fit a Kingsize bed 152 x 198 cms

- Made From 100 Percent Cotton In India. 

- Dry Clean Only

- As these are natural dyes there may be some fading over time.

From India

 

Size 150 x 208 cms approx

 

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