Kantha - Asian Textile Studies
2022年2月5日 · The main focal points, such as the central motifs, were embroidered first, followed by the corner motifs and then the filling motifs. Whilst quilting is found across many different cultures, kanthas are made by embroidering the layers of cloth together, not stitching, patching or appliqueing them.
The stories hidden in the ancient Indian craft of kantha - BBC
2022年10月20日 · A 19th-Century kantha at the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi has motifs of playing cards, sahibs and memsahibs, chandeliers and medallions of Queen Victoria, side by side with scenes from...
The Embroidered Kantha — Google Arts & Culture
The Kantha was located in the fertile landscape of thrift and creativity as the stitches held together the layered worn-out textiles to create quilts, spreads and wraps while the embroidered...
Kantha - history & meaning | House of Wandering Silk
Learn about the rich history and meaning of kantha embroidery in India and across South Asia, practised by millions of women. "Kantha" refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth and is one of India's oldest and most loved folk art textile traditions.
A Guide to Kantha Embroidery: History and Techniques
Kantha embroidery is a traditional form of embroidery that originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region of Bengal. Kantha, which means ‘patched cloth’ or ‘rags’ in the Bengali language, involves stitching layers of old fabric together using a running stitch.
Kantha Stitch: Origin, designs & techniques - Pretty as you please
2024年1月24日 · Motifs of Kantha stitch weave through the realms of mythology and nature. Over the years, it has embraced various distinct stitching styles, particularly a variety of hand stitches. A Rayon Kantha stitch embroidered Kurta. Photos by Shipra Shukla. The widely embraced Lep Kantha is used for making warm quilts.
The Craft of Kantha
2019年6月4日 · Motifs found in Kantha showcase the identities of its wearers in terms of caste, village and status. In early Kantha embroidery, motifs were influenced by primitive art. With time, Hindu Kantha embroiderers created motifs of Gods, …
Kantha Embroidery: An Ornate Craft of Utility - Caleidoscope
2021年7月2日 · The artform of Kantha embroidery originated in the pre-Vedic period. This ancient practice involves the stitching of patchwork cloth from rags or discarded clothes. The women of the pre-Partition region of rural Bengal further propagated this craft. Kantha became repositories for memories and well wishes that were weaved onto them.
Embracing the Traditional Crafts of Indian Kantha ... - Moments Log
2023年8月5日 · The motifs and patterns used in kantha embroidery are often symbolic and have deep cultural significance. For example, the lotus flower is a common motif in kantha embroidery and represents purity and enlightenment. The peacock, with its vibrant colors and graceful movements, symbolizes beauty and grace.
(PDF) Kantha: the embroidered quilts of Bengal from the Jill and ...
Created from worn-out garments imaginatively embroidered by women with motifs and tales drawn from a rich regional repertoire, kanthas traditionally were stitched as gifts for births, weddings, and other family occasions.