100% silk from India, two different sides
This large piece is a so-called kantha (the ancient Indian art of embroidery); nowadays the kantha is a simple running stitch. Apparently made from
recycled saris. These pieces are the products of a standard commercial activity.
COUNTRY: India
DATE OF PRODUCTION: Current production, recycled saris
MATERIALS: Silk
CONDITION: Good, clean
WIDTH/LENGTH: 84 cm x 220 cm (+ 5 cm)
REFERENCE NUMBER: 0046