a beautiful Sujni kantha quilt from Bengal, Asia is an embroidered ceremonial wrap which was used as a spread for seating honoured guests during the weddings and other ceremonies. This piece is embroidered with cotton thread in several colors with a white running stitch background. Very fine and intricate handwork employing motifs of various figures like the central motif of lotus also called sahasradala padma in the form of a mandala common to the craft of kantha, kalka in four corners seemingly different from each other. Motifs of birds and animals like peacock, elephant, and other floral motifs, etc.This type of kantha represents a strong culmination of art of Bengali needlework. Colorful running stitch borders. Size - 144 x 82 cms. Period - Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Condition- Has some stains, otherwise in a good condition.