Long before it entered galleries or design studios, kantha lived in the rhythms of everyday life. In homes across Bengal, ...

Designer Amit Vijaya’s exhibition ‘Threads that Bind’ in Delhi traces the origins of Bengal’s kantha embroidery, showing how worn sarees and fabrics were layered, stitched and preserved as heritage te ...

Kantha, an old ingenious art form originating in Bengal, is slowly emerging again from the edge of extinction. It is said to be over 1000 years old and has been mentioned in Vedic and pre-Vedic ...

A Delhi exhibition examines why a craft’s evolution matters as much as its survival ...

SIZ by Samaha Subah blends Nakshi Kantha heritage with modern fashion, creating wearable, culturally meaningful designs. Through upcycling and supporting rural artisans, the brand balances tradition ...

With #vocalforlocal in the buzz these days, it's great to witness the revival of handloom crafts to not only represent Indian craftsmanship on the global platform but also draw support to millions of ...

At first glance, you may feel like looking at a thrifted jacket or a misfit patchwork dress. Once you look closely, you will see the stitches do not repeat. Instead, the embroidery breaks the pattern.

The eclectic collection features saris and dupattas catering to the quintessential traditional styling taste as well as modern, contemporary choice The Kantha Store by Farah Khan, the recently ...