Do you like a nakshi kantha or an ordinary kantha?why?
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I like Nakshi Kantha more than an ordinary Kantha. Nakshi Kantha, a kind of embroidered quilt, is a centuries-old Bengali art tradition of the Bengal region, notable in Bangladesh and Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and part of Assam. 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 patterns. It is famous for its embroidery. Its design is very glamourous. Mainly it is made of colourful thread and cloth together with different pattern and design.
The word “Kantha” originally suggests a light quilt of mild winters and cool monsoon nights. Though the concept exists in almost all parts of the world, the form of quilting that prevails in Bengal is unique and not only serves as a functional article but also represents the cultural identity and folk art of this land. It is essentially a women’s art since the development of Kantha art emerged out of the creative expressions of rural women as gifts for loved ones. Different forms of the running Kantha stitch are named according to the pattern each creates. While each Kantha has designs that are unique to its maker’s imagination, usually there is a basic traditional pattern.
Several layers of used or worn-out materials such as saris, lungis and dhotis are stitched together to make a single Kantha. Each of these Kanthas represents the contents of a woman’s mind and is filled with romance, sentiment and philosophy.
From the beginning, it was made for family use, but now it is not only produced for a family but also a commercial purpose. Everyone believes that Nakshi Kantha enhances the beauty of the house. Otherwise, it has a profound relationship with life and culture. Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Bogra and Jessore are most famous for this craft in Bangladesh. At last, the colourful patterns and designs embroidered on Nakshi Kantha make it a rare one. Today ‘Nakshi Kantha’ is treated as a traditional form of folk art as well as catering to top designers for their haute-couture creations.
The revival of Nakshi Kantha has not only generated interest and appreciation for this indigenous folk art of Bengal but has also helped to provide a livelihood for thousands of rural women who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. That's why I like Nakshi Kantha.