It is not always easy to remember these days that the kantha was once a homely piece of cloth embroidered by a woman for a newborn, or her family, a personal, intimate expression of her love, memories ...

Saju in the renowned poet, Jasimuddin’s Nakshi Kanthar Math (1929), weaves through intricate tales of her life as she languishes in separation from her husband. Long before, the poet had popularized ...

Kantha, an old ingenious art form originating in Bengal, is slowly emerging again from the edge of extinction. It is said to be over 1000 years old and has been mentioned in Vedic and pre-Vedic ...

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

Kantha, an ancient embroidery style popular in the subcontinent's eastern region including Bengal, had a modest beginning as a domestic, functional handicraft. Often a contemporary fashion choice, the ...

Natasha Poonawalla’s ivory sari look puts Bengal’s centuries-old Kantha craft in focus, spotlighting local craftsmanship ...

Winters in Bangladesh are very cold. Families with little means could not afford blankets to keep warm. One day, a group of women cut their old saris to size and placed one length of cloth above the ...

With #vocalforlocal in the buzz these days, it's great to witness the revival of handloom crafts to not only represent Indian craftsmanship on the global platform but also draw support to millions of ...

Kantha revivalist Shamlu Dudeja (centre) with her daughter Malika Dudeja Varma (in red) and artisans, who fondly call her Boro Maa I shared these pieces with friends and family across Kolkata, Mumbai, ...