NAKSHI KANTHA : THE BEGAL HERITAGE
Nakshi kantha, a
type of embroidered quilt, is a type of folk art of Bangladesh and West Bengal
,
India. The art has
been practiced in rural Bengal for centuries. The basic material used is thread
and old cloth Kanthas are made throughout Bangladesh, but the greater Mymensingh,
Rajshahi , Faridpurand, Jessore and Khulna areas are most famous for this
craft.
The colourful
patterns and designs that are embroidered resulted in the name "Nakshi
Kantha", which was derived from the Bengali word "naksha", which
refers to artistic patternsThe early kanthas had a white background accented
with red, blue and black embroidery; later yellow, green, pink and other
colours were also included. The running stich called "kantha stitch"
is the main stitch used for the purpose. Traditionally, kantha was produced for
the use of the family. Today, after the revival of the nakshi kantha, they are
produced commercially.
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