Nakshi Kantha

Aminul Islam stands before one of his meticulously crafted Nakshi Kantha, a centuries-old Bengali embroidery tradition. Sold through social media and retailers like Aarong, each of Aminul’s Nakshi Kanthas can take over a year to make and may be priced above Tk1 lakh. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Aminul’s defiant path to Nakshi Kantha mastery

Aminul’s journey began when he was just nine or ten years old. Watching his mother sew quilts, tablecloths and pillowcases always fascinated him

The thread work may take several weeks or months depending on the details of the design, as well as on how many people are working on that kantha at a time. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Panorama

The exquisite Nakshi Kantha industry of Jamalpur

Chapainawabganj nakshi kantha business
Economy

Chapainawabganj nakshi kantha industry takes a hit from pandemic

Jamalpur nakshi palli project goes nowhere in 2.5 years
Economy

Jamalpur nakshi palli project goes nowhere in 2.5 years

Araaz carries a wide range of porcelain tableware and one of their most exclusive dinnerware designs that include Nakshi Kantha and Jamdani motif.
Brands

Araaz Ceramics: How about some nakshi kantha or jamdani motifs on your porcelain?

Currently, around 2,200 women work for Nur Nakshi, a venture started by Taharima Begum in 1982. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS
Economy

When quilt making means business

Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Nakshi Kantha becomes boon for many Rajshahi poor women