How Nakshi Kantha is formed

How Nakshi Kantha is formed

Traditionally previous sarees, lungs, and dhotis square measure want to create kanthas. Kantha creating isn't a regular job. ladies in virtually each social unit square measure professional within the art in the geographic area. They work leisure or throughout the lazy days of the season, therefore taking months or perhaps years to complete a Kantha is traditional. a minimum of 5 to seven sarees square measure required to form a standard-size Kantha. once a Kantha is being created, 1st the sarees square measure joined along to achieve the specified size, so layers square measure opened up on the bottom. The cloths square measure then smoothened, and no folds or creases square measure left in between. throughout the method, the material is unbroken flat on the bottom with weights on the perimeters. Then the four edges square measure sewed and 2 or 3 rows of enormous running stitches square measure done to stay the Kantha along. At this stage, the Kantha will be collapsed and sewed at leisure. Originally, styles and motifs don't seem to be drawn on the material. the planning is 1st made public with needle and thread, followed by focal points, so the filling motifs square measure done. in an exceedingly Kantha with a predominant central motif the center is completed 1st, followed by corner styles and therefore the alternative details

Kantha Stitch: Traditional Embroidery of South East Asia

An example of Nakshi Kantha found in our store.
In rural areas, Kantha has remained the most common form of embroidery. Traditionally, Kantha cloth was made by using soft dhotis and saris and placing a running stitch along the edges. These were known either as Lepkantha or Sujni Kantha, depending on the use of the cloth. Some of these possible uses are women’s shawls, and covers for mirrors, boxes, and pillows. In modern times, Kantha stitch is used in wider variation, such as on shirts for both men and women, bedding, and other furniture fabrics.

Nokshi Pitha

Have you planned anything for Eid desserts yet? If you want to go with Bangladeshi Tradition, you can try Nokshi Pitha / Crispy Rice Cake. Syrupy and crispy fried Rice cake/ Nokshi Pita made with rice flour, Date Jaggery(Gur) syrup and oil. Traditionally in Bangladesh, the thorns of Date tree are used to make the intricate designs, though I am using a toothpick instead of thorns. The beauty of the Pitha will make you speechless. Another plus point is its long shelf life. So you can sun dry it for 2-3 day and put into airtight container till you want to fry them. Usually for wedding ceremonies and other festivals (Special Eid) the women of the rural area made this pita month ahead. So enjoy this yummy crispy Pitha(cake).
With love,
Rownak

Explore Kantha Stitching

Nakshi Katha or weaved quilt...Traditionally, town ladies used to fasten layers of old sari together with people outlines in red blue, yellow and green...These took after a specific frame and style...Around these themes, fine white sewing made a gradually expanding influence to restricting the different layers...There is an assortment of lines and plan, however, there is a solidarity in the conventional course of action of a Padma lotus in the middle or mandap, a tree of life in each corner, talks, legendary figures, a...hand line nakshi Katha, plans to incorporate normal situations of country Bangladesh. These are exceptionally well known in the nation and takes weeks and at times months to finish. Numerous ladies have manufactured jobs on the generation of these astonishing centerpieces.

Nakshi Kantha - customary Bengali weaving

Gift for her in bangladesh nokshi bag..

www.toursandtravelbangladesh.blogspot.comAarong Projapoti outline Nokshi Katha sack. This is a tremendously wanted blessing by any lady in Bangladesh. An appropriate present for birthday present to her, valentines day present, commemoration present to spouse, present for mother and present for sister. Estimate (Height x Width): 6x13 inches. This item is exceptionally prescribed with any dress. Tote is availalbe in Red and White shading. If you don't mind choose your favored shading before adding this item to your shopping bushel. We convey blessings to all urban communities of Bangladesh.