Black Silk Tapestry

Description

This silk tapestry is hand embroidered with intricate design from India. The tapestry is based on black silk material with motifs of tree and bird’s nest. Use it as a wall mount or a small table cover.

The use of several range of lively color can add spark to the prominent wall. The bird motifs on the silk body are deep and dense work of art. The multicolored  motif truly complimented with greenery all around.

Background area of the silk is stitched with silk silver thread running kantha stitch.

Size:~36″ long, ~30″ wide

Kantha is one of the oldest forms of embroidery that originated in India. Kantha is one of the beautiful styles of Indian embroidery, practiced largely in the Bengal. It’s a simple style of running stitch which is used to create the most beautiful, intricate patterns. Contemporary Kantha however uses white cotton or silk as a base fabric. An entire piece of fabric may be covered with running Kantha stitch and in different shapes – creating beautiful motifs of flowers, animals, birds, geometrical shapes as well as themes from everyday activities.