Costume and Textiles

Kantha (embroidered quilt)

19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Undivided Bengal (Bangladesh or India)

Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery in back, buttonhole, darning, running, double-sided (except for writing), marking cross, cross, dot, eye, stem filling, fern, and seed stitches
37 1/2 x 37 1/2 inches (95.2 x 95.3 cm)

Currently not on view

1994-148-705