Rare Antique Hand Embroidered Kantha Quilt with Birds & Trees of Life: 19th Century, Bangladesh painted textile design The table lamp base shown

The table lamp base shown is not for sale

Worked in beautiful colours

from France and dating from the early 18th century

The panel may possibly be a sample as it’s unfinished

23cm tall x 19cm wide

Rare Antique Hand Embroidered Kantha Quilt with Birds & Trees of Life: 19th Century, Bangladesh painted textile design The table lamp base shownItem 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