Unit-6

                                Lesson 2: Nakshi Kantha

B Now read the text to know about nakshi kantha.

Nakshi kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt. The name was taken from the Bengali

word, ‘naksha’ which means artistic pattern. It is a kind of traditional craft and is said

to be indigenous to Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. The art has been practised

in rural Bengal for centuries. The name ‘Nakshi kantha’ became popular after the

poet Jasimuddin’s poem ‘Nakshi kanthar Math’was published in 1929.

Traditional kanthas are made for family use. Old or new cloth and thread are used to

make these quilts. Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogra and Jessore are

most famous for this craft. Now it is produced commercially. You can find them in

many expensive handicraft shops in cities. The quilts are now in great demand because

of the colourful patterns and designs embroidered on them.