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Kantha Embroidery Bag |
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It is a homemade art and a source of livelihood for the skilled Bangladeshi artisans. They form a vast variety of detailed and uniquely styled shoulder bags. Each handbag is beautifully hand-embroidered in the traditional Nakshi Kantha style, which has gone virtually unchanged since medieval times. A nice and colorful Kantha embroidery handbag is an elegant addition to one’s wardrobe. It is a multi-purpose handbag that can be carried for casual day shopping, informal parties, beach parties, weekend getaways and small get-together. The styling of a Kantha handbag can be further enhanced with interior pouch, zips, extra spacing and ornamental cloth and mirror. The trademark of the Kantha embroidery to make handbag is to make small running stitches that create a series of dotted lines. Some of the interesting motifs that can make these handbags more appealing depict the deities, animals, flowers and geometric patterns of classic epics. Kantha stitching is also used to make simple quilts. Kantha handbags are in high demand amongst womenfolk, and foreign tourists. |
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