{"product_id":"vintage-bengal-blue-and-white","title":"Vintage kantha \"Bengal Chevron\" blue and red, No.1.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age-old craft of reclaiming textiles. Beautiful vintage kantha bedspread from Bengal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 131 x 208. Old piece, 100% hand-embroidered cotton with chevron patterns. Handmade in the Bengal region of Bangladesh or India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, the inner pieces of fabric were made of reused fabrics and the outer layer was a new fabric, elaborately decorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Kantha comes from the Sanskrit \"Kontha\", meaning \"rags\". It is an age-old art inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Peasant women in Bengal stack several layers of worn clothing, most often saris, and stitch them together into 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 bring the colors to life. The embroidery becomes a real social bond for these women, whose living conditions are precarious. This exceptional work gives them financial independence and improves their standing in the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003evintage hand-embroidered cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize 131 x 208\u003c\/strong\u003e\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","brand":"Storieshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47946306715978,"sku":"2024042204","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0187\/8080\/files\/JKkanthaAPril2024-204.jpg?v=1713950571","url":"https:\/\/en.storieshop.com\/products\/vintage-bengal-blue-and-white","provider":"Storieshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}