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Coloured threads were extracted from the borders of the old saris to provide coloured areas, although in recent times specially purchased coloured threads are used. Kanthas are made up of several layers of cotton cloth, stitched together by designs in simple running stitch, and designs are added using pattern-darning stitch, satin-stitch and button-hole stitch.\r\nKanthas are used for a multitude of household functions: the small size and square format of this one suggests that it was either an all-purpose wrapper ('bostani') or a seating mat ('ashon').","physicalDescription":"Coverlet (kantha) square wrapper or seating mat of embroidered cotton with cotton thread and quilted. Embroidered with a large central lotus pattern, corner botehs and floral meander motifs. 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