A wonderfully timeworn vintage kantha textile fragment, hand stitched from layers of lightweight cotton and rich with evidence of use, repair and age.

The surface reveals multiple layers of printed fabrics, including florals, checks and decorative borders, exposed through decades of wear. Running stitches remain visible throughout, creating the distinctive texture associated with traditional kantha textiles.

Rather than being valued despite its condition, this fragment is valued because of it. The worn areas reveal hidden colours and patterns beneath, creating a naturally layered composition that feels almost painterly.

Ideal for assemblage work, textile studies, slow stitch projects, framing, inspiration boards, artist collections and contemporary textile art.

A piece that speaks quietly of repair, use and the beauty of cloth that has lived a long life.

Dimensions

57 x 94 cm

Condition

Heavily timeworn with extensive wear, losses, fraying and exposed underlying layers. Structurally fragile in places. Sold as a decorative and artistic textile fragment.

Perfect For

Assemblage art

Textile studies

Slow stitching

Framing

Textile collections

Mixed media projects

Inspiration boards

Visible mending reference