Rare Antique Hand Embroidered Kantha Quilt with Birds & Trees of Life: 19th Century, Bangladesh painted textile design 120 x 220cm

120 x 220cm

from France and dating from the early 18th century

The price quoted is for ONE framed wallpaper panel

Worked in beautiful colours

23cm tall x 19cm wide

Rare Antique Hand Embroidered Kantha Quilt with Birds & Trees of Life: 19th Century, Bangladesh painted textile design 120 x 220cmItem Details. A rare mid to late 19th century handmade embroidered Kantha quilt probably originating from Bangladesh. Probably made to celebrate a marriage the quilt contains many symbolic and traditional motifs. Made from layers of natural pale sand coloured muslin which has been hand embroidered with Trees of Life, peacocks and birds, a european type house, and a vine like border with flowers. The quilt has been framed with a gorgeous soft red