Nakshi kantha is a special type of kantha made with various designs on ordinary kantha. Nakshi kantha is a part of the culture of Bangladesh. Nakshi kantha is a part of Bangladeshi folk art. Usually the cloth is sewn by picking up the yarn from the edge of the old cloth or by buying yarn like blue, red, yellow etc. from the weavers. The yarn is opened by sticking the foot on the floor of the house and sticking the edge of the cloth with the toes. This yarn is left for later use. After sewing ordinary kantha, various designs including flowers, vines, leaves etc. are made by mixing the sweetness of the mind on it.
Features
Usually the women of the village sew nakshi kantha in their leisure time. It takes a lot of time, even 1 year to sew a kantha. Grandmothers and grandmothers sew nakshi kantha to give as a gift to the new son-in-law or Nad's wife. There are many stories of laughter and tears behind sewing a kantha. After lunch or dinner, the women sit together and sew a kantha while talking. That is why it is said that nakshi kantha speaks to one's mind.
Design
There is no specific design for nakshi kantha sewing. He sews whatever comes to his mind. It can be said that this is the diary of the mind. Sun, moon, trees, birds, fish, fruits, people, peacocks and other designs are made in nakshi kantha.
Introduction:
Nakshi kantha is part of the rich tradition of Bengal. It is still being practiced in almost every district of Bangladesh. The story of life is unfolding in the body of the kantha, in the embroidery of the motifs. The sewing characteristics of the region vary. The excellence of the design. Like fascinating. Chandra Shekhar Saha, a senior designer and craft researcher, captures the age-old beauty of this artistic creation.
There is no specific design for nakshi kantha sewing. He sews whatever comes to his mind.