{"product_id":"desert-elephant-silk-kantha-reversible-throw","title":"Vintage Desert Elephant Silk Kantha Reversible Throw","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary textile is a Vintage Reversible Kantha Shawl or throw, created in the Mid-20th Century within the long-standing traditions of Bengal. This piece is unique due to its specific color profile and pattern. The foundation utilizes repurposed vintage cloth, giving it unmatched softness. The term\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKantha\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erefers to the specialized running stitch used to quilt together multiple layers of soft cloth (historically discarded saris or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003edhotis\u003c\/i\u003e). Created by village women, often stitched over months or years, these pieces repurpose vintage material, giving them new life. The beauty of Kantha is its reversibility: each side features a distinct color, texture, and often a unique central motif. Due to their vintage and handmade origin, each shawl is unique and proudly displays subtle signs of age, repair, and stitching variations that are celebrated as genuine patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibrant color and supreme softness of these shawls make them exceptionally versatile luxury items, perfect for Japandi, Boho-Luxe, and Contemporary Minimalist spaces where texture is key. Use the shawl as a luxurious throw blanket draped over a sofa or armchair. The reversible design offers two distinct color palettes to instantly change the mood of a room. Use it as a lightweight coverlet or bed scarf to add texture and a unique color accent to a master suite.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 36“(L) x 81“(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Maroon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Condition: Wear consistent with age \u0026amp; use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character \u0026amp; historical value.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47156863565961,"sku":"IMG_3716","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/9257\/6137\/files\/IMG_3716.jpg?v=1783220469","url":"https:\/\/fareastfinds.com\/products\/desert-elephant-silk-kantha-reversible-throw","provider":"Far East Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}