{"title":"Last of the May Kanthas Preview","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the last of the kantha collection for May and it's all about the heavy texture that makes these kantha quilts so delicious and so collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's your classic weighty blanket kind of texture that we saw a few of in the last collection, or that soft, drapey, touchable texture you want to wrap yourself in, or the kind of distressed texture you only get with age, creating a landscape of colour and story that begs to be hung on a wall as art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune will see some things that are a bit different - stunning patchwork ralli quilts from the other side of India and those kilims that still need mending... but there are still some lovely kanthas in stock too, they're just waiting for their slot in the laundry room...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection goes live Sunday 31st May. This is your chance to browse ahead of anyone else! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth X\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"textured-vintage-kantha-quilt-in-blue-and-gold","title":"Textured Vintage Kantha Quilt In Blue and Gold","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eThis soft, reversible vintage kantha quilt is all about the texture. Originally hand-crafted in India, made using layers of vintage hand printed sari fabric stitched together with the finest, delicate handiwork. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eThis quilt features a beautifully textured soft blue with a gold border on one side and a dusty yellow on the other, making it completely reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eIt’s a soft, drapey light blanket weight with fine stitching, intricate detailing and loads of authentically aged texture, making it perfect to hang as art or as a curtain panel or throw over a sofa or small bed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE: 205cm x 145cm (80\" x 56\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eAs a true vintage textile made to be used, it shows the charm of its past life. Expect small imperfections, patches, and worn areas where the layers of fabric peek through, these are not flaws, but part of its history and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a one-off design, when it’s gone, it’s gone!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eHandmade in India, 20th Century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biggs \u0026 Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57981016375670,"sku":"VK-MAY26-15","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/4799\/6181\/files\/0562E3BA-CE02-4593-A0D0-DC43AD789C8F.jpg?v=1780154891"},{"product_id":"fine-stitched-embroidered-vintage-kantha-quilt-in-deep-plum","title":"Fine Stitched Embroidered Vintage Kantha Quilt in Deep Plum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully soft, fine stitched, reversible vintage kantha quilt is all about the feel. It was hand crafted from layers of vintage sari fabric in Bengal, India and embroidered with a pattern that looks simple but actually contains different geometry in each row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has been overdyed in a rich plum colour, giving it a new lease of life. It’s in lovely condition, amazingly soft, a medium weight with fine hand stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kind of versatile Kantha is ideal for adding instant colour and a distinctive, authentic boho vibe to your lounge or bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE: 190\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm x 130cm (75\" x 51\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size is ideal to throw over a sofa, take with you on holiday to drape over a lounger, or to layer over a small bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-off, completely unique design, so when it's gone it's gone! It's a true vintage piece, so expect imperfections, patched details, marks and worn sections that reveal the layers below. 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The reverse is a blue Madras check. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE: 215cm x 145cm (84\" x 57\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003ePerfect to throw over the end of a UK double bed (US full) but it will just about fit a UK king size (US Queen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1297\"\u003eAs a true vintage textile, it carries the charm of its past life. Expect small imperfections, patches, and worn areas where the layers of fabric peek through, these are not flaws, but part of its history and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a one-off design, so when it’s gone, it’s gone!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003eHandmade in India, 20th Century vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biggs \u0026 Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57981064118646,"sku":"VK-MAY26-17","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/4799\/6181\/files\/C770493A-81B2-4B99-801A-37DEB8C9F09A.jpg?v=1780154892"},{"product_id":"heavy-kantha-blanket-quilt-with-red-stripes-and-green-back","title":"Heavy Kantha Blanket Quilt With Red Stripes And Green Back","description":"\u003cp\u003e Originally made as a light floor covering, this heavy kantha quilt style looks woven but it's actually all hand stitched all over. 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