Kantha

Textile

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Name/Title

Kantha

Entry/Object ID

2024.9.28

Description

Nakshi kantha embroidered cotton square.

Context

Derived from the Persian "naqshi," nakshi means "pattern" and refers to the decorative embroidery used to detail the everyday lives of Bengali women. Nakshi kantha were often made from worn household textiles, quilting them together using a combination of stitches to fill in areas with color.

Category

Embroidery, Quilts, Homeware

Acquisition

Accession

2024.9

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Time Period

Early 20th Century

Place

Region

West Bengal/Bangladesh, Southeast Asia

Continent

Asia

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

embroidery (visual works), quilts

Search Terms

kantha

Dimensions

Width

29 cm

Length

30.5 cm

Material

Cotton

Location

Box

Box 78

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio