Kantha of bengal embroidery motifs

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Traditional Kantha folk embroidery was done using cotton thread on layers of soft, worn, old cotton cloth (dhotis and sarees) to create light quilts that were gentle on a baby's skin in cold weather. Kantha Of Bengal Embroidery Motifs, Kantha Work Sarees, North East India, Kantha Sarees, Light Quilt, Kantha Embroidery, Cute Images For Dp, Newspaper Crafts, Kantha Work

For centuries, Bengali women used a Kantha, a light quilt or sheet to drape their babies to protect them from cold. The Kantha used to be made from old Dhotis or Sarees. The soft worn out cloths were not abrasive and were gentle on the baby's skin. A woman would lay the worn cloth in layers and stitch them together. The thread for stitching was drawn out from the edges of the border itself. 3 to 4 layers of cloth were embroidered in small running stitches and formed a quilt. The women made…

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