Kantha (Bengali: কাঁথা; Hindi: कान्था), also spelled kanta or qanta, is a type of embroidery craft in Bangladesh and eastern regions of India, particularly in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura …

Kantha is a centuries-old tradition of stitching patchwork cloth from rags, which evolved from the thrift of rural women in the Bengali region of the sub-continent - today the eastern Indian states of West …

Apr 24, 2025 · What is Kantha? Kantha is a centuries-old tradition form of embroidery and quilting craft that originates from Bangladesh and the eastern regions of India, particularly West Bengal, Odisha, …

Aug 18, 2025 · The Kantha Embroidery is one of the most popular craft forms of India. It serves a great utilitarian purpose without losing its beauty and intricacy.

Feb 5, 2022 · The final kantha example is far more recent. It was made in 1998 at the Kantha Workshop in the southern Baghajatin suburb of Calcutta, a project supported by the Bengal Craft Association, …

Mar 21, 2025 · Kantha embroidery, with its delicate yet forceful stitches, embodies love, courage, and resourcefulness. It transforms old fabric into pieces of art, making it an environmentally friendly and …

Feb 16, 2025 · The art of Kantha embroidery is one of the oldest embroidery forms in India, dating back to before 1500 BC. Kantha fabrics originated in the homes of people.

Kantha embroidery is a centuries-old textile tradition from India that transcends mere function. Imagine intricately stitched soft and textured fabrics, where every stitch tells a story. Kantha’s rich heritage is …

Kantha embroidery’s remarkable ability to transform humble, discarded fabric into masterpieces is a testament to the creativity and skill of the artisans who carry forth this tradition. The technique …

Kantha Kantha is a centuries-old quilted embroidery that originated in Bangladesh (earlier known as East Bengal), and involves using old or discarded clothing items like sarees or dhotis. This helps …