Early 20th Century Indian Multicoloured Kantha Quilt (2) Pendant Lights it was used to store

it was used to store sacred powders such as kumkum powder or vermillion

This technique would have been used to preserve the chest

This piece is particularly unique as all the original lacquer has been stripped off to reveal the beauty of the wood itself

This particular piece illustrates the sashiko (running stitch) beautifully

Early 20th Century Indian Multicoloured Kantha Quilt (2) Pendant Lights it was used to storeThis beautiful polychromed kantha quilt originates from India in the early 20th century. As it is embroidered with the Kantha style, there are multiple layers of fabric that can be seen. This gives it the multicoloured pattern that is showcased. This specific quilt has a lovely variety of colours including blue, pink and purple. This one also contains little strips of black, yellow, and red. Originally it was used as a blanket or clothing, Nowadays