Kantha, also spelled kanta or qanta, is a type of embroidery craft in Bangladesh and eastern regions of India, particularly in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Odisha. In Odisha, old saris are stacked on each other and hand-stitched to make a thin piece of cushion.

Kantha is a classical type of embroidery native to eastern South Asia, in particular Bangladesh and the neighboring Indian states of West Bengal and Odisha, along the Bay of Bengal.

Learn about the rich history and meaning of kantha embroidery in India and across South Asia, practised by millions of women. "Kantha" refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth and is one of India's oldest and most loved folk art textile traditions.

2022年10月20日 · Kantha in its origins was never a commercial activity but a domestic craft that women practised, in between running their households and looking after their livestock and children.

2016年8月4日 · Detailed instructions to stitch the stunning Indian embroidery - Kantha work. Step by step instructions with designs and illustrations.

Kantha embroidery, an ancient Indian textile art, holds a rich and vibrant history that stretches back centuries. This exquisite craft, known for its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, has its roots in the rural regions of Bengal and Odisha.

The Kantha, a form of embroidery, is a tradition that continues in 21st century India. Pushing the boundaries of this historic craft are approximately 50,000 women embroiderers who describe...

Originally made from old, recycled fabrics, the traditional kantha cloth is an example of 'flat', or unwadded quilting, worked on multiple layers of fabric. Bangladeshi or Bengali kantha cloths were made by women for use in their own homes as bedcovers, mats and all-purpose wrappers.

Kantha is a centuries-old quilted embroidery that originated in Bangladesh (earlier known as East Bengal), and involves using old or discarded clothing items like sarees or dhotis. This helps repurpose worn-out clothes, and ensures that each kantha embroidered fabric has a rich history.

2022年2月5日 · The ancient Bengali domestic craft of kantha emerged as a way of recycling items of old cotton clothing such as saris, lungis and dhotis into embroidered quilts, commonly known as kanthas. It was the folk art of the poor. Indeed, the name kantha comes from the Sanskrit term kontha, meaning rags.