A vivid and joyful expression of Bengali folk embroidery, this vintage Kantha blanket from West Bengal, India dazzles with its rare emerald green cotton ground — an uncommonly bold foundation that makes every hand-stitched motif pop with extraordinary color and life
The surface is organized into a generous grid of squares, each cell bordered by delicate hand-stitched meander and Greek key lines in red and dark navy. Within each square sit one or two embroidered motifs — a lively mix of eight-pointed cross stitch stars and free-spirited botanical sprays with radiating leaf clusters. Every motif is worked in a different color combination, cycling through vivid yellow, crimson red, navy blue, purple, orange, and bright green, so no two squares are alike. The overall composition feels like a folk artist's garden sampler — structured yet exuberant, disciplined yet full of spontaneous energy. The outer border features a woven diamond and meander pattern in contrasting teal and red, perfectly framing the vibrant field within. size 60" x 86"
A statement piece for any interior — drape over a sofa, bed, or armchair for an instant burst of folk art color. Hang as large-scale textile wall art. The emerald green ground pairs beautifully with terracotta, saffron, indigo, and natural wood tones. Stunning in bohemian, eclectic, maximalist, or globally-inspired spaces.
Each antique Kantha piece is entirely one of a kind. Colors may vary slightly from screen to screen.
