Nokshi katha folk art

Order online and send Aarong Nakshi Kaatha to Bangladesh. This can be a much desired gift on birthday in Bangladesh, anniversary in Bangladesh, on Eid and at Puja.

illustration by Redlog Bonam

Kantha embroidery of Bengal is really unique as they showcase simple elements of nature and scenes from our day-to-day lives. Kantha embroideries are now found at almost every exhibition in various Indian states, unfortunately some are not of very high quality. Recently I came across the works of artiste Surayia Rahman, who spent her younger days in India and settled in Bangladesh after her marriage. Her nakshi (derived from naksha meaning designs or motifs) kantha embroidered pieces are…

Kantha embroidery of Bengal is really unique as they showcase simple elements of nature and scenes from our day-to-day lives. Kantha embroideries are now found at almost every exhibition in various Indian states, unfortunately some are not of very high quality. Recently I came across the works of artiste Surayia Rahman, who spent her younger days in India and settled in Bangladesh after her marriage. Her nakshi (derived from naksha meaning designs or motifs) kantha embroidered pieces are…

Since we're talking about Kantha work , I thought I'll show you a few pictures of Nakshi Kantha (embroidered quilts) Traditionally, ...

Nakshi Kantha or embroidered quilt is a folk art of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India that has be...

Bengali Kantha stiching