Antique Hypnotic Nakshi Kantha - 2'1 x 2'2

This Nakshi Kantha was crafted in Bengal during the late 19th century. Kantha is a Bengali folk tradition of embroidering textiles using recycled cloth. This Kantha features a central mandala with pinwheels at its focal point as well as its four flanks. The patterning is a variation of different abstracted forms consistent in form as well as color with a limited palette of navy and red faded to soft pink on a white cotton ground. The consistency is slightly thrown by some moments where the original red has not faded packing a small punch. The red moments in combination with the pinwheels give this piece a hypnotic effect. The red and navy threads were likely harvested and reused from old clothing.   In very good condition with areas of staining and visible folk repair.   Size: 2'1" x 2'2" [63cm x 66cm] Age: Late 19th Century Country of Origin: Undivided Bengal Type of Textile: Nakshi Kantha Material: Cotton Condition: Very good, areas of staining and visible folk repair   TX355   Check