Bangladesh SDUW Nakshikantha Embroidery - Getting Ready

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This is a Nakshi Kantha, a traditional handicraft from Bangladesh, featuring hand embroidery.
This is a very rare vintage collection acquired approximately 20 years ago.

■ Highlights of this piece
The most striking feature is the intricate embroidery depicting the inside of the mirror where the woman in the center is peering. The woman's expression is vividly rendered within the small mirror, just a few centimeters across, showcasing the exceptional skill of the artisan at that time.
Furthermore, the background (green area) is completely filled with extremely small stitches.
While it is common for recent Nakshi Kantha to use large running stitches for the background to save time and effort, this piece is entirely composed of dense embroidery, making it more of a substantial embroidered painting than just fabric.

■ About Nakshi Kantha
Nakshi means pattern, and Kantha means embroidery.
This cultural practice of inscribing family health, happiness, or stories onto fabric has become simplified today. However, works from over 20 years ago contain an unparalleled passion and time invested in each stitch compared to modern pieces.

■ SDUW
This is a rare piece from SDUW, a legendary organization that elevated Nakshi Kantha to art. It is one of only 250 pieces produced under the guidance of founder Suraiya Rahman, and it bears a handwritten signature on the back as proof of authenticity (serial number included). Her works are now housed in museums worldwide and are considered highly valuable art pieces.

■ Condition
As this is an old item from over 20 years ago, there are age-related stains on the white fabric margins (please check the images).
We hope to pass this on to someone who appreciates the value of this exceptional handicraft as a vintage charm.
■ Size
Approximately 73 x 53 cm

■ Shipping
Will be shipped via Mercari delivery service.