Nakshi Kantha

Nakshi Kantha

Soft white fabric blooming with mauve and brown kantha florals — understated at first glance, breathtaking up close. Photo: Sitoka

Nakshi Kantha turns couture

From naturally dyed sharis to vibrant salwar kameez, emerging labels are incorporating Nakshi Kantha in modern contemporary wardrobes — without losing its artisanal soul

Photos: Emdadul Topu (British Council), Devjoti Nag

Threads of tales

Aminul Islam stands before one of his meticulously crafted Nakshi Kantha, a centuries-old Bengali embroidery tradition. Sold through social media and retailers like Aarong, each of Aminul’s Nakshi Kanthas can take over a year to make and may be priced above Tk1 lakh. Photo: Collected

Aminul’s defiant path to Nakshi Kantha mastery

The thread work may take several weeks or months depending on the details of the design, as well as on how many people are working on that kantha at a time. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

The exquisite Nakshi Kantha industry of Jamalpur

Chapainawabganj nakshi kantha business

Chapainawabganj nakshi kantha industry takes a hit from pandemic

Jamalpur nakshi palli project goes nowhere in 2.5 years

Jamalpur nakshi palli project goes nowhere in 2.5 years

Araaz carries a wide range of porcelain tableware and one of their most exclusive dinnerware designs that include Nakshi Kantha and Jamdani motif.

Araaz Ceramics: How about some nakshi kantha or jamdani motifs on your porcelain?

Currently, around 2,200 women work for Nur Nakshi, a venture started by Taharima Begum in 1982. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS

When quilt making means business

Photo: BSS

Nakshi Kantha becomes boon for many Rajshahi poor women