1980s Aarong Bangladesh Silk Embroidery Framed Folk Art

Bengali Nakshi Kantha needlepoint silk embroidery folk art framed wall hanging featuring a lady gathering the harvest. Agricultural motif with a floral border pattern. • 7" x 9" x 1" • Made in Bangladesh • Ready to hang • Protective plastic film covering image Nakshi kantha, a type of embroidered quilt, is a centuries-old Bengali art tradition of the Bengal region. Aarong, Bengali for 'Village Fair', was developed in 1978. They employ and empower rural artisans to rise above poverty.