ARTS & CRAFTS
Kantha
কাঁথা
Bengal's running-stitch embroidery on sarees and quilts; nakshi kantha is the decorative form.
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What it is
Bengal's running-stitch embroidery on sarees and quilts; nakshi kantha is the decorative form.
History and context
Bengal's running-stitch embroidery on sarees and quilts; nakshi kantha is the decorative form.
How to experience it
Textile collections and craft markets that identify makers.
Where to find authentic pieces
Ask about material, stitchwork and maker.
Places to experience it
Bengal