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Kantha Nakshi
Etymology
The Kantha word has no satisfactory etymological root. The exact time of origin of Kantha not exactly known, but probably had a forerunner in khet (khet in Hindi and Bengali means "field"). According Niaz Zaman Kantha word originated from Sanskrit word kontha which means rags as Kantha is made of rags.
The Kantha Tradition
Like any other popular art is to Kantha influenenced by factors such as materials available, daily necessities, climate, geography, economic factors. Probably the first form of Kantha Kantha was patch work and applique kantha decorative type evolved from this.
Literature Kantha
The first mention of Bengal Kantha is found in the book, "Sri Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita" by Krishnadas Kaviraj was written about 500 years ago.
Make Kantha
Traditionally old sari, dhoti Lungi and were used to Kantha. Kantha was not doing full-time work and women in almost all households were skilled in the art. Rural women working in leisure or rest days during the rainy season so it takes months or even years to complete a Kantha was normal. Saris at least 7.5 is required to make a standard size Kantha. Today the old materials replaced with new cotton fabrics. Traditionally, the thread is picked up from old saris is rare in today's practice.
When making a first Kantha Share is joined together to achieve the desired size and then layers are spread on the ground. The fabrics are softened, leaving no creases or wrinkles in the middle. During the process of the fabric remains on the floor with the weights on the edges. Then the four edges are stitched and two or three rows of large running stitches are made to keep the Kantha together. At this stage can Kantha be folded and sewn in spare time.
Originally, the designs and motifs is not drawn on the fabric. The design was described first needle and thread, followed by the centers coordination and then the reasons for filling takes place. In a Kantha with a predominant central reason the center was conducted first, followed by designs corner and the other details. In some types Kantha (carpet, lik and sujni, etc) wooden blocks used to print the diagram. The blocks are now replaced by elaborate patterns tracing paper.
The different types of Kantha
Niaz Zaman in his book The Art of Kantha embroidery of the kantha classified into the following categories according to stitch Employees:
Kantha stitch Execution: Execution of Kantha Kantha is really about Indians. Are subdevided in Nakshi or tola and parents figured or patterned. Nakshi or rediscovered kantha divided into Kantha reason or landscapes.
Lohori Kantha: The name derives from the Persian word meaning ehr wave. This is particularly Kantha Rajshahi popular. These are divided into soybean kantha (linear or simple) Kantha, Kauta khupi (cooperation pegion or triangle), or diamond borfi (charchala, or barachala Atchalan etc.)
Lik or Anarasi (pineapple) Kantha: Chapainawabgonj and is located in the area of Jessore. The variations are so lik, lik tile, jhumka lik, lik lohori.
Point Kantha cross or carpet: This Kantha was introduced by the English during the British rule in India. The stitch used in these kantha are about to cross.
Sujni Kantha: This Kantha is found only in Rajshahi area.The popular motif used is corrugated with floral and vine.
Influence of Religion and Popular Beliefs
Kantha Stitch
The most early and most basic found on kantha is running stitch. The predominant form of this point is called the fora or point Kantha Kantha. The other form of points used are chatai or darning stitch pattern, or Kaity bending, running darning sewing fabric, sewing Jessore (a variation of about darning), threaded running stitch, fora or Hasia Lik anarasi or Ghar (point Holbein). The Kantha stitches today are Kasmiri point and the tip of the arrow. Needle-like stem, knitted Satin, again about cross stitch is used occasionally
Sundries
Denote general Kantha quilts used as wrappers, all the papers by old cloth pad may also be referred by the same generic name. However, depending on the size and kantha purpose can be divided into several articles, each with its specific name. Kantha various items are:
Quilt (LEP in Bengali)
A light padding that covers from the old saris / dhotis / lungis and sometimes leaf fabric.
wide dispersion (Naksi Kantha in Bengali)
A quilt decorated with traditional embroidery and innovative style
Bid spread floor (Assos in Bengali)
Sprague fabric to sit in a place of worship or guest of honor.
cosmetic container (Arshilota in Bengali)
A narrow embroidered roll container and store away from women's comb, mirror, eye kohl, vermilion, sandal paste, bottle etc.Often oil chain link is to bind the envelope as Satcher late day.
Portfolio (Thoiley Batwa in Bengali)
Wrapped in a small bags to carry money, betel leaves, etc.
Cover Quran (ghilaf in Arabic and Bengali)
On bag-shaped cover Sacred Quran
Prayer mats (Jainamaz in Bengali)
Mats used by Muslims to pray.
floor spreading (Galich in Bengali)
Floor coverings.
Wipes container (Bostani, Guthrie in Bengali)
A square container for books and other valuables.
Cover (Dhakni in Bengali)
Covering fabrics of different shapes and sizes.
Ceremonial food spread (Dastar Khan in Bengali)
An extension of place eating, which is used in foods.
Pillow cover (Balish Oshare sheet or in Bengali)
A flat pillow cover in one piece.
Scarf (Rumal)
Small and square.
Modern day items
Today, new uses are found to kantha Nakshi like quilts, wall hanging, cushon covers, ladies bags, tablecloths, Jewellary boxes, front dress, skirts border, shawls and shares
Pleas
The reasons for the Kantha Nakshi are deeply influenced by religious beliefs and culture. Although no specific strict symmetry applies a finely embroidered Kantha Naksi always have a focal point. Most Lotus Kantha have a central point, around the lotus is undulating vines and floral motifs or shari border. The reasons may include images of flowers and leaves, birds and fish, animals, shapes Kithen even toiletries.
Although most kantas have some initial pattern, no two are the same kantas Naksi. Traditional motifs are repeated, the individualtouch in the variety of stitches, colors and shapes. The reasons notabale in Kantha Naksi are:
The reasons for Lotus
Lotus reason
Lotus motif is the most common reason found in kantha. This item is associated with Hindu iconography and therefore is also very popular in Kantha. Lotus is the seat Devine, is also a symbol of cosmic harmony and essential womanhood. Lotus is the symbol of the eternal order of water Union land and sky. Represents the life giving force of water, but is also associated with the sun for the opening and closing of the petals. It is also the symbol of recreating the power of life. With the depletion of water from the lotus flower dies and again with the rain that comes to life. Lotus is associated with purity and the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune and abundance. There are several ways to reasons like Padma lotus of eight petals astadal satadal to one hundred petals. In the older kantha is the central motive is almost always a lotus bloom fully seen from above.
Solar Motives
The IC sun motif closely associated with the lotus motif. Often, the lotus and sun motifs found together less in the middle of a Nakshi Kantha. The solar motif symbolizes the life giving power of the sun. The sun is associated with the fire that plays an important role in Hindu rituals, religious and marriage.
The motif of the Moon
The reason the moon has a religious influence, and is popular among Muslims. Above all it is crescent shaped accompanied by a star. The reason is especially jainamaz kantha.
The reason for the wheel
The wheel is a common symbol in Indian art, both Hindus and Buddhists. It is the symbol order and order. The wheel also represents the world. The wheel is a popular topic in kantha even when the manufacturer has forgotten the meaning of the symbol. The reason is relatively easy to do with Phor chatai.
The swastika Reason
Swastika
Indus Valley seals, top right is swastika
Sanskrit their Asti means that it is. As a motif in Indian art dating from the Indus Valley civilization. It is a symbol of good fortune. Also known as muchri or Dhanda Golok. With Over time the design is more curvilinear swastika four arms of the board of Mohenjo-Daro. The synmbolic design has a significant influence on Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
The Tree of Life motif
Contemporary Nakshi Kantha (used as a wall hanging) with the animals, fish, butterflies, trees and why human figure
The influence of this motif in India Art and Culture (as in Kantha) date back to the Indus Valley civilization. It is likely that the people of Indo conceived pipal as the tree of life ... with devata inside that holds the power of fertility. During the time of the Buddhist cult of trees continues. Pipal is sacred to because the Buddha received enlightenment under its shadow. This reflects the fecundity of nature and is very popular in Bengal. Vines and creepers to play an important role in Kantha and contain the same symbolism as the tree of life. A popular topic in Rajshahi lohori the betel leaf.
The reasons Kalka
Kalka Close reason
This is a matter of recent days, dating from the Mughal era. Kalka or motif Paisley originated in Persia and Kashmir and has become an integral image continental decorative motif. It can be compared with a stylized leaf of mango, or flame. The Kalka is an attractive reason the number of varieties are experienced. similar reasons can be found in traditional Kashmiri shawls.
The reasons for water:
The reasons for Mountain:
The fish motif:
The reasons for the boat:
The reasons Footprint:
The Rath [disambiguation needed] reasons:
The reasons Mosque:
The Panja or open palm motif:
Implements Agricultural:
Animal Motifs:
Toiletries:
Kithen Implements:
The Kantha Reason:
The palanquin reasons:
Borders
Borders of the top / stem of rice, the scorpion, peas, eyes, wavy or folded, amulet
From the top: Taga shamuk, bordr eye, key border, borders miscellenious, wave at the border, the border diamond
Nakshi Kantha Most have some sort of border or edge is stitched sari or edge pattern is embridered around Kantha. The common border is in kantha are:
From the top: Necklace of the border, the border of hand Taga intestine, chik Taga, bordering nose ring, border fish, Taga panch, bisa Taga, Taga Anajo
The rice stem or branch date (shish khejur dhanar or charitable)
The border Scorpion (par Biche in Bengali)
The wavy or bent at the border (Beki in Bengali)
The border of the diamond (Barfi)
The edge the eye (even chok in Bengali)
Amulet border (even Taabiz in Bengali)
The border collar (even bad in Bengali)
The border Ladder (Taga Moi)
The Taga Gut
The Taga Chick
The Taga nolok
The border of fish (even Maach in Bengali)
The Taga panch
The Taga Bisa
The Taga Anajo
The Taga shamuk
The key border
The anchor (even Grafi in Bengali)
The border pen (kalam par in Bengali)
Kantha of different areas
Kantha modern day
Kantha Collections
Bangladesh
Bangla Academy
Design Center BSCIC
Folk Art and Craft Foundation
Bangladesh National Museum Official Web Site
La India
Ashutosh Museum, Calcutta Official Website
Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad Official Web Site
Museum Gurusaday Website ThakurpurOfficial
Organizations that do Nakshi Kantha
Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB), Karu Palli Sales Centre Official Website
Kumudini Crafts (care): Official Website
Official website: BRAC-Aarong
References
^ Nakshi Kantha-Benhal Art Accessed November 10, 2008
^ Banglapedia Nakshi Kantha-Accessed November 10, 2008
^ Quilt (Kantha) Art of Bengal accessed November 10, 2008.
R ^ Ghuznabi Sayyad, Aksha A collection Design of Bangladesh (October 1981), p. 23, Design Centre: Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation
^ Gurusaday Dutt, ALBUM Kantha ART TREASURE (Series One) (1995); Posted by: FOLK ARTS GURUSADAY Dutt SOCIETY MUSEUM GURUSADAY Bratacharigram, PO: Joka, 24 Parganas, INDIA
Sirajuddin ^ Muhammad, crafts Living in Bangladesh (January 1992), p. 44; international dialing, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
^-aarong.com www.brac Retrieved on December 9, 2008
R ^ Ghuznabi Sayyad, Aksha a collection of drawings and models of Bangladesh (October 1981), pages 23, 24, Design Centre: Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation.
^ Ahmad, Perveen, The Aesthetics and Vocabulary of Nakshi Kantha (1997), Bangladesh National Museum ISBN 984 585 000 6
^ Lecure by Perveen Ahmad in INGCA
^ Zaman, Niaz, the art of Kantha embroidery (Second revised edition 1993), page 36, The University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ISBN 984 5 05 1228
^ Zaman, Niaz, The Art of Kantha Embroidery, (Second Revised Edition 1993), The University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ISBN 985 5 May 1228
Dutt ^ Gurusaday; Album Art Treasury Kantha (Series One) (1995); Gurusaday Dutt Popular Art Society, Museum Gurusaday, 24 Parganas. La India
http://sos-arsenic.net/lovingbengal/quilt.html ^ Accessed January 2, 2009
^ Zaman, Niaz, The Art of Kantha Embridery (Second revised edition: 1993), page 114 of Bangladesh University Press Limited, Dhaka, ISBN 984 05 1228 5
^ Zaman, Niaz, The Art of Kantha Embridery (Second revised edition: 1993), Page-44, 45, The University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh: ISBN 984 05 1228 5
^ Zaman, Niaz, The Art of Kantha Embridery (Second revised edition, 1993), The University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh: ISBN 984 5 May 1228
^ Ahmad, Perveen, aesthetics and vocabulary Nakshi Kantha (1997), page-v, Bangladesh National Museum: ISBN 984 585 000 6
^ Radhakamal Mukerjee, The Flowering Indian Art, Bombay, 1964, page 35
^ Niaz Zaman, The Art of Kantha Emroidery, (Second revised edition 1993), page 82, The University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ISBN 984 05 1228 5
^ Perveen Ahmad, aesthetics and vocabulary of Nakshi Kantha (1997), p. 92; Bangladesh Natinal Museum, Dhaka, Bangladesh: ISBN 984 585 000 6
^ Zaman, Niaz, Embridery The Art of Kantha (1993), p. 94, The University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh: ISBN 984 5 May 1228
External Links
Saffron Designs
Quilt (Kantha) Art of Bengal
The Fine Art of Kantha Nakshi
Lecture by Perveen Ahmad al IGNCA on Aesthetics and Vocabolary of Nakshi Kantha "
Kantha embroidery www.india embroidery.com
independennt-bangladesh.com-Naksi-Kantha
Banglapedia-Nakshi Kantha
Gurusaday Museum, of India
Bangladesh National Museum
www.brac-arang.com
Kantha embroidery of West Bengal
Further reading
Dutt, Gurusaday; ALBUM ART Kantha TESORO (Series One) (1995) Posted by: GURUSADAY FOLK ART MUSEUM SOCIETY Dutt GURUSADAY, Bratacharigram, PO: Joka, 24 Parganas, INDIA
R Ghuznabi Sayyad; Naksh A collection of drawings and models of Bangladesh (October 1981), Design Center: Small Industries Corporation and Rural Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sirajuddin, Muhammad, crafts Living in Bangladesh (January 1992), International dial Dhaka, Bangladesh
Zaman, Niaz, The Art of Kantha Embroidery (Second revised edition 1993), The University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ISBN 984 5 May 1228
Ahmad, Perveen, aesthetics and vocabulary Nakshi Kantha (1997), Bangladesh National Museum: ISBN 984 585 000 6
Basak, Sila; Kantha Nakshi publication of Bengal Gyan (2007), New Delhi, India, ISBN 81 212 0895 5
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