{"product_id":"kantha-sari-couvre-lit-no-11-faded-pastels-coton-recycle-brode-a-la-main","title":"Kantha sari bedspread No.11, Faded Pastels, hand-embroidered recycled cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage kantha bedspread. Size 220 x 140 cm. Handmade in West Bengal, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge-old craft of reclaiming worn textiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Kantha comes from the Sanskrit \"Kontha\", meaning \"rags\". It is an ancient art listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The peasant women of West Bengal stack several layers of worn clothing, most often saris, and stitch them together to make blankets or bedspreads. In the villages, after the work in the fields and at home, the women gather, regardless of caste or religion, to paint with a needle and make the colors vibrate. The embroidery becomes a real social bond for these women, whose living conditions are precarious. This exceptional work gives them financial independence and a better standing in their community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e recycled cotton. Front, floral pattern on a pink background. Back, purple background with earth-colored flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 220 x 140 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach piece is unique and handmade.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe imperfections you will find in the embroidery show the unique character of the piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact us if you would like to see more photos, or to set up a 5-minute video call to be sure of your choice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto credits, Storie \u0026amp; SHE Kantha\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STORIE","offers":[{"title":"Vintage coton No.1 Faded Pastels","offer_id":40079506931799,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0187\/8080\/products\/P1007145.jpg?v=1673441937","url":"https:\/\/en.storieshop.com\/products\/kantha-sari-bedspread-no-11-faded-pastels-recycled-cotton-hand-embroidered","provider":"Storieshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}