08/07/2026
NAKSHI KANTHA - EMBROIDERY
Nakshi Kantha is known as the embroidered quilt of Bengal. Kantha is an example of folk art particularly women's art. Simple stitches that hold the several layers of fabric together turned into the exquisite needle work that makes the Kantha.
The Kantha designs often depict figures in fairy stories, rural wedding scenes, boat races, images of flowers, leaves and motifs that describe the heritage of Bengal.
One of the most popular stitches is the Kashmiri needle stitch found in Kantha embroidery.