Nakshi Kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt. The name was taken from the Bengale
word, `nakshi kantha’ which means artistic pattern. It is a kind of traditional
craft and is said to be indigenous to Bangladesh
and West Bengal in India.
The art has been practiced in rural Bengal for
centuries. The name `Nakshi kantha’ become popular after the poet Jasimuddin’s poem
`Nakshi kanthar Math’ was published in 1929.
Traditional kanthas are made for family use. Old or
new cloth and thread are used to make these quilts. Mynemsingh , Jamalpur,
Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogra and Jessore are most famous for this craft. Now it is
produced commercially. You can find them in many expensive handicraft shops in
cities. The quilts are now in great demand because of the colorful patterns
& designs embroidered on them.
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