Nakshi Kantha-An art unparallelled

Since we're talking about Kantha work, I thought I'll show you a few pictures of Nakshi Kantha (embroidered quilts) Traditionally, these are never sold . They are only gifted. But now things have changed. The pictures Iam going to post below is from a site I referred to for information about Kantha.This is the link : http://sos-arsenic.net/lovingbengal/quilt.html

Don't fall off from your chair ...Here they come...








These are embroidered quilts where the embroiderer has recorded her life story. I still can't believe that these are made with running stitch as the fundamental stitch. What are the other stitches used for Nakshi Kantha? Does anyone know about those stitches?

Meanwhile,can someone get me one,just one quilt? One quilt is all I ask....

Love,luck and sunshine,
Deepa

Comments

  1. meriThu Apr 15, 07:35:00 PM 2010

    This is absolutely amazing!!!
    Lovely! Thanks for sharing this BEAUTY!!!

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  2. The Quilted LibrarianThu Apr 15, 08:39:00 PM 2010

    Thanks so much for sharing these, Deepa. The work is just stunning.
    Kind regards,
    Dana

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  3. JaneThu Apr 15, 09:41:00 PM 2010

    Stunning! It was interesting to read the history and the different types of kantha work, thank you

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  4. HeatherFri Apr 16, 07:38:00 AM 2010

    Deepa, all I can say is stunning! Hugs.

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  5. MahalakshmiFri Apr 16, 10:36:00 AM 2010

    Deepa,the research done was excellent.Your blog is getting more informative.Keep it up.

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  6. arleeWed Jul 07, 12:56:00 AM 2010

    Deepa, i have some questions that you may be able to answer--ignore my previous comment :) I'm wondering about some of the border patterns for Kantha--could you email me privately at arlee dot ar at gmail dot com please??????

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  7. angelicapintoSat Feb 02, 03:19:00 PM 2013

    these pictures of the kantha embroidery are beautiful

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  8. AnonymousSat Aug 09, 06:08:00 PM 2014

    Deepa - I know the lady who embroidered most of these pieces. Her name is Suraiya Rahman. She is quite elderly now, can't stitch anymore, but many of the girls who used to work with her are still stitching. I live in Dhaka, might be able to work something out for you. What is the best way to contact you?

    Paul

    PS -- Some friends of mine are producing a documentary film about Suraiya. It should be released soon.

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  9. Deepa Sat Aug 09, 09:00:00 PM 2014

    Paul,
    If you're reading this,please mail me at deepabalagopal@gmail.com . By posting as anonymous user , you left me no option but to answer here.

    Regards,
    Deepa

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  10. UnknownTue May 12, 03:07:00 AM 2015

    These are beautiful Deepa! Thank you for sharing them :-) I love textiles, specifically Indian. Please keep them coming. X

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  11. Deepa Mon Nov 09, 11:52:00 AM 2020

    Thank you Eva, you're most welcome to send me a picture of your heirloom quilt.

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