{"product_id":"embroidered-sujini-vintage-kantha-quilt-in-red-with-white-embroidery","title":"Embroidered Sujini Vintage Kantha Quilt In Red With White Embroidery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eOriginally made as a wedding blanket, this beautifully embroidered sujni kantha was lovingly used and cared for. The red fabric retains its bright hue, contrasting with intricate stitching in white cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eUnlike the other two in the collection, the fabric is much later, dyed with a synthetic red rather than natural dyes, making this likely to be a mid-20th Century quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eThe white back is probably from an old sari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eThis design has a lotus flower in the middle , traditionally seen on white antique nakshi kanthas, with extraordinarily fine white stitching creating the rest of the pattern. In true Islamic kantha style, one area has a contrast area stitched in green thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eA true collector's piece probably originating from the North East Naogan region of Bangladesh, this one has been meticulously cleaned. A few small marks remain on the reverse but it is otherwise in beautiful condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE: 190cm x 120cm (75\" x 48\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003ePerfect to drape over the end of a UK double bed (US full) as shown.\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":58252156895606,"sku":"VK-JUL26-16","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/4799\/6181\/files\/3B8A7A3E-8F39-4194-A1D4-DBB6F52F88FC.jpg?v=1783799930","url":"https:\/\/www.biggsandhill.com\/products\/embroidered-sujini-vintage-kantha-quilt-in-red-with-white-embroidery","provider":"Biggs \u0026 Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}