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Surayia Rahman (1932-2018)
Embroidered picture c.1970-90
Textile, embroidery | 101.0 x 212.0 x 3.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 94826
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A large embroidered kantha picture of a South Asian scene of men and women at daily life - cooking, dancing, pounding, farming. With decorative border.
Kantha is an Indian embroidery technique traditionally associated with Bengal, in which old textiles such as saris are re-used both for their fabrics and for the threads that adorn them. These materials are re-purposed to created quilts, hangings, blankets and wrappers. They are embroidered with narrative and figurative designs. as well as abstract and floral motifs.
Surayia Rahman was a leading kantha artist who did much to bring the form to international audiences. In particular, she developed a 'kantha tapestry' style, which saw textile pieces usually reserved for domestic use framed and hung on walls in the manner of paintings. Her early work was displayed at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. Rahman later trained other women in embroidery, selecting the colours and motifs and supervising their production of her designs.Provenance
Possibly presented to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, during an overseas tour
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Textile, embroidery
Measurements
101.0 x 212.0 x 3.0 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Bangladesh
