Nakshi Kantha - A Beautiful Embroidery Art
Nakshi Kantha, A Centuries-old Bengali Art Tradition Bangladesh is one of the world's smallest countries yet has a rich tradition and culture. Nakshi kantha is one of the old traditional art of Bangladesh. It is a type of traditional stitching. The term 'nakshi' is derived from the Bengali word 'naksha' which refers to decorative patterns and 'kantha' refers to quilts. The basic material used is thread and cloth. It is an important component of Bengali culture. Various forms of design, flowers, birds, and herbs are embroidered on the cloth with red, blue, yellow, and other colours by combining the sweetness of the mind. Bengali ladies have been making nakshi kantha in their spare time and it takes months or even years to finish a kantha. It is an element of West Bengal and Bangladeshi culture. In the seams of sewing, the image of rural Bengali life has been reproduced on the body of kantha. History of Nakshi Kantha It is impossible to pinpoint the exact date...