Nakshi Katha, a type of embroidered quilt, is a centuries-old Bengali art tradition in Bangladesh.^[1][2][3] The basic material used is thread and old cloth.^[4] Kansas are made throughout Bangladesh, but the greater Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Faridpur and Jessore areas are most famous for this craft.^[5]

The colourful patterns and designs that are embroidered resulted in the name "Nakshi Kantha", which was derived from the Bengali word "naksha", which refers to artistic patterns.^[6] The early kanthas had a white background accented with red, blue and black embroidery; later yellow, green, pink and other colours were also included. The running stitch called "kantha stitch" is the main stitch used for the purpose.^[7] Traditionally, kantha was produced for the use of the family. Today, after the revival of the nakshi kantha,