{"product_id":"heavy-vintage-lohori-kantha-quilt-in-pink-and-yellow-zig-zags","title":"Heavy Vintage Lohori Kantha Quilt in Pink and Yellow Zig Zags","description":"\u003cp\u003eLohori kantha like this one are one of the oldest recorded types of kantha from Bengal. Made using recycled traditional white cotton saris, these sturdy quilts are beautifully stitched, a very heavy weight and made to last and last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is probably around 100 years old and in incredible condition for its age. it has a few minor signs of use but the feel has softened over the years to a gorgeous texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the close ups to really appreciate this subtle beauty! Different colours of thick cotton thread in grey, pink and yellow create a subtle pattern, easily mistaken for a simple weave from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stitching is also the same on both sides, the mark of a highly skilled craftswoman. These really are heirloom pieces. Not dramatic but quietly dependable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE: 195\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm x 125cm (76\" x 48\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith it’s heavy weight and durable feel this is ideal to throw over a sofa, chair or small bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-off, completely unique design, so when it's gone it's gone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a true vintage piece, so expect imperfections, patched details, marks and worn sections that reveal the layers below. We do our best to photograph all the details but remember that you are purchasing a unique, vintage textile piece that has been handmade and used in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandmade in the Bengal region, early 20th C\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biggs \u0026 Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58553730466166,"sku":"VK-AUG26-30","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/4799\/6181\/files\/EB0A39E0-4601-44A2-9850-3163FC948AED.jpg?v=1788026712","url":"https:\/\/www.biggsandhill.com\/products\/heavy-vintage-lohori-kantha-quilt-in-pink-and-yellow-zig-zags","provider":"Biggs \u0026 Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}