kantha

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The jamdani, kantha, dhakai are all so breathtaking.

Shubho Nobo Borsho! 2006
Khadi shawls with nakshi kantha are also very popular in the Western countries which are available in vibrant colors and fancy patterns and designs.

KHADI SHAWL 2007
It helped that geometric designs were a part of kantha tradition.

The Times of India 2010
The original three-layered kantha exemplified 'recycle and reuse'.

The Times of India 2010
In West Bengaland Orissa it has revived artisans involved in crafting dhokara, kantha, handprinting, embossed leather and jute slippers.

Analysis 2010
It was from here that the Portuguese took kantha to Lisbon four centuries ago.

The Times of India 2010
In Bengal, where girls are worshipped as 'Maa' or Devi, they grow up with singing, dancing and alpana, which then get transformed into kantha.

The Times of India 2010
A full 25 years ago this victorious cancer survivor had started reviving the endangered tradition of kantha.

The Times of India 2010
If you feel the kantha on your cheek, you'll feel the positive vibes of these women.

The Times of India 2010
It emerged that we in India are the only ones doing handmade kantha all the others are quilting with machine!

The Times of India 2010