A Delhi exhibition examines why a craft’s evolution matters as much as its survival ...
Long before it entered galleries or design studios, kantha lived in the rhythms of everyday life. In homes across Bengal, ...
Kantha, an old ingenious art form originating in Bengal, is slowly emerging again from the edge of extinction. It is said to be over 1000 years old and has been mentioned in Vedic and pre-Vedic ...
Designer Amit Vijaya’s exhibition ‘Threads that Bind’ in Delhi traces the origins of Bengal’s kantha embroidery, showing how ...
SIZ by Samaha Subah blends Nakshi Kantha heritage with modern fashion, creating wearable, culturally meaningful designs. Through upcycling and supporting rural artisans, the brand balances tradition ...
At first glance, you may feel like looking at a thrifted jacket or a misfit patchwork dress. Once you look closely, you will see the stitches do not repeat. Instead, the embroidery breaks the pattern.
A new potential life of Shahnaz Khatun has been revealed after being involved in making Nakshi Kantha, a type of traditional embroidered quilt, within the last couple of years. Currently, she’s making ...
The eclectic collection features saris and dupattas catering to the quintessential traditional styling taste as well as modern, contemporary choice The Kantha Store by Farah Khan, the recently ...