Hand Embroidered Kantha Throw BedSpread, Summer Blanket - Reversible
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Truly a labor of love, this throw or bed cover is in excellent condition, finely hand quilted using Kantha stitchery quilt throw. It has been further completely hand embroidered in overlapping circular pattern with kantha stitches in red color. In the center is a gorgeous circular motif in multicolored floral petals. This pattern is called Alpana and is typically made on festivals in front of an Indian door step using flower petal and colors. The pattern symbolizes festivities and happiness. In my decades of collecting vintage textiles, I have never seen a kantha quilt with this pattern. Extremely rare and beautiful pattern!
This is a finely quilted throw lovingly made years ago for a daughter's dowry trunk. Don't wait due to rarity of the find, I only have one to sell. Fully reversible.The bed used in pictures is a queen size bed with pillow top mattress.
MATERIAL: pure cotton.
Exact Dimensions: 46 inches width x 68 inches length
Color :
First side - beige color base fabric with overlapping circles in red color hand embroidered on top of the fabric. Alpana (circular) hand embroidered motif in center. A pink colored, hand quilted border on all 4 sides.
Second side - beige color base fabric with hand embroidered, overlapping, red circles. Alpana motif in center.
Weight of the quilt: ~3 lbs
Care : Gentle machine wash in cold water, hang dry OR dry clean. This will not shrink or bleed colors if care instructions are followed.
Process of Creation: several layers of vintage cotton sarees (Indian wrap around skirt) are hand quilted together using Kantha stitch. Extremely fine quilting.To make this marriage trousseau item more special than daily use kantha quilts, entire quilt was covered with hand embroidered motifs. This is truly a work of art. Perfect for all seasons but especially suited for summers as a light weight coverlet/blanket.
Condition : Good condition and beautiful and vibrant colors in hand embroidery and quilting. Still this is a vintage textile, minor imperfections such as patches from other colorful sarees, extra threads, blemishes etc. may exist and are considered to add to charm of this sofa throw or quilt. No holes.
Rest assured, item will be double washed before being sent to you.
Please check out my other listings. I will be happy to combine shipping.
What is Kantha Embroidery?
It is 400 year old art of hand embroidery originated from West Bengal, India and Bangladesh. There are various types of Kantha embroidery such as nakshi kantha, running kantha etc. This quilt has been made using kantha resembling running stitch.
Vintage Origin Details
Manufacturer/Designer
Style/Edition
1990s
Year (estimate)
Mint
Item Condition
India
Country of Origin
Primary Material
Shipping
Canada
First Item: $28.00
Additional Items: $20.00
Australia
First Item: $40.00
Additional Items: $30.00
Australia
First Item: $40.00
Additional Items: $30.00
All Other Countries
First Item: $35.00
Additional Items: $25.00
United States
First Item: $10.99
Additional Items: $6.00
Policies
Return Policy:
-Please contact me to initiate a return within 3 days of receiving the shipment via email for USA orders and within 14 days for Europe orders.
You can contact me via email at poonamgupta780@yahoo.com for all orders. Do not send the item back before obtaining authorization.
-All items must be returned in original packaging, unused condition within 14 days of the purchase date. Day 1 is the date you received the product.
-We will refund only the item cost after I receive the item in original, unused condition. Shipping both ways will not be refunded.
-If you received free or reduced shipping for your order then actual shipping charges will be deducted from total refunded amount.
-No returns or exchanges for any item customized for a customer such as sizing etc. OR custom created for the customer.
-Packages lost or stolen in the mail will not be refunded. Please contact me if you would like to purchase insurance for your package. We will gladly email you a copy of proof of shipping (i.e. USPS receipt) or the tracking number (USA orders) upon request.
Other policies - we sell genuine, handcrafted products. Some of our products are made of vintage fabric which cannot be expected to be perfect condition. All hand crafted products are crafted lovingly and meant to be used gently. Although we use the highest quality raw material in our products, no guarantee on any product is implied or given.
For International Orders :
In addition to the policies above there are additional policies below that apply:
-Buyer must respond when contacted via email to help verify address and validity of the order. International orders cannot be shipped till your address and identity can be verified.
-Customs duties and taxes in destination country are buyer's responsibility and not included in shipping charges.
-Tracking for international orders is only available within the US. If you want the tracking up to your destination then please contact me to find out the extra shipping charges for shipping upgrade to priority/express shipping.
-All packages unclaimed by a buyer from customs, destroyed or retained by customs or sent back to the country of origin by customs, due to any reason will not be refunded. It is the responsibility of the buyer to check the country's import laws before making the purchase.
-We are unable to ship to any country in Africa, Pakistan, India, Russia, China or Bangladesh.
Reviews
serpe
on Sep 15, 2016
5 stars
Wonderful embroidered shawl!!
Beautiful!! Very happy :)
The hand crafted vintage kantha quilt throw I ordered is absolutely beautiful. The combination of colors on the front and reverse side and the detailed hand stitching are amazing. It is even more beautiful than the photo.
The churidar leggings are great and will be perfect with tunics.
Artisans of India is a very honest seller and have great communication. They are so appreciative of positive comments. They work very hard on their beautiful handcrafted items and the colors and designs reflect the beauty of India.
I have purchased from this seller many times and have always gotten great service. I love everything I have gotten from her...tunics, bags, shawls... I get lots of compliments on the bags and am excited to get the latest one. It is just as cute in person as the photo shows.