Kantha is the conventional form of embroidery of West Bengal. “Kantha” is the running style of stitch. In this style of stitching the embroidery is done on many layers of cloth. The rural women of West Bengal usually do it on cotton saris with thread taken from the borders of the sari and done all over. Now, in the market you can find different product made of kantha stitch. Handbag is one of them. Apart from handbags, i t is done on Quilts, Bed sheets, Blankets, Saris, Salwar suits, Cushion Covers, Stoles and Napkins
It is believed that Kantha’s date of origin lies during the era of Lord Buddha. They used to drape themselves with rags of clothes that were stitched together. The Kantha artists usually embroidery images of human beings, animals, flowers, occasions, geometric designs and mythological figures. There are different types of kantha done, namely: |