Indian embroidered 'saddlebag'

A joyfully stitched ‘saddlebag’ full of colour and mirrorwork.

This has been assembled from two separate pieces of stitchery originating in Kutch, Western Gujarat. The embroidery has been worked on handspun, handwoven cotton and bordered with a striped fabric. There are some unfinished areas, where the pattern has been marked out but awaits stitching. The back and front have been sewn together to make a large bag used for storing household linens.

It measures 76cm high x 46cm wide.

Fill it to make a large sofa pillow, take it apart to create two cushion covers or generous tote bags, brighten a chair back or a dark corner.