a Very Fine Kantha Quilted and embroidered Cotton Kantha. c. 19th century. With the use of two colors black and red, the rectangular textile is divided into various registers and niches, similar to the terracotta tiled temples of Bengal. The meandering creepers have birds n elephants. The registers flanking the central medallion has an equestrian figure and two sahebs enjoying the hookah (hubble bubble) while easing the summer heat with a fan. Its size is 95cmX165cm(20210320_155851)