Kantha
Name/Title
KanthaEntry/Object ID
2024.9.29Description
Nakshi kantha embroidered cotton square with all-over quilting stitches.Use
These smaller size kantha squares are typically used for table settings or to cover plates of food.Context
Derived from the Persian "naqshi," nakshi means "pattern" and refers to the decorative embroidery used to detail the everyday lives of Bengali women. Nakshi kantha were often made from worn household textiles, quilting them together using a combination of stitches to fill in areas with color.Category
Embroidery, Quilts