Types of Kantha

Cross-stitch or carpet This type of kantha was introduced by the English during the British Rule in India. The stitch employed in these kanthas is the cross-stitch.

Lik or anarasi. The Lik or Anarasi (pine apple) type of kantha is found in the Chapainawabganj and Jessore areas. The variations are lik tan, lik tile, lik jhumka, and lik lohori. Cross-stitch or carpet. This type of kantha was introduced by the English during the British Rule in India.

You may have seen these intricately stitched, boho-leaning kantha quilts around but just never knew what they were. Here's the 411.

Motif: 100 petal lotus is the most common motifs used for kantha. Other than this scenes from day to day life, folk stories, mythological stories are used. Speciality: In original kantha both the sides will be identical. Items with Kantha embroidery: There are different kinds of kanthas named according to its utility. There are seven types of kanthas used as wrappers in winter, for book, valuables, mirrors, combs, wallets, pillows and bedspreads.

Often, the lotus and the solar motifs are found together at the centre of a nakshi kantha. The solar motif symbolizes the life giving power of the sun. The sun is associated with the fire which plays a significant part in Hindu rites, both religious and matrimonial. Moon motif. The moon motif has a religious influence, and is popular amongst the Muslims. Mostly it is in the form of a crescent ...

This kantha (rag) quilt with its running stitch will be framed and hung for display. The colors chosen for the blocks and the layout exceptional as one also can see the quality stitching running through the quilt.

Nakshi Kantha - Motifs - Solar MotifThe solar motif is closely associated with the lotus motif...Often, the lotus and the solar motifs are found together at in the centre of a nakshi kantha ...

Sujni Kantha Quilts. Sujni Kantha Quilting is generally six feet long and four and a half feet wide. It is used as spread over bed for guests to sit or lie on. It has a lotus motif in the center, borders designed with different types of flowers and plants. In places like Jessore, Kushtia and Nagaon, these are also known as Kantha Paarer. The Sujni Katha of Nababganj used new red fabric as the ...