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Terracotta Art (Folk art of Bengal)

On October 25, 2013 By Vikash Pathak Category: Handicraft

The well ornamented terracotta art of the earlier period still prettify several temples and adjacent structures in India. The art of making terracotta clay tiles was known to the clay workers even during the period of Indus valley civilization. The artists of Bengal used these terracotta works for … [Read more...]

Indian Clay Pottery (Bengal Handicraft)

On October 17, 2013 By Vikash Pathak Category: Handicraft

Clay pottery is an ancient craft in India. The art of Clay Pottery grew along with the Civilization. Thus, the history of clay pottery is as old as the history of human civilization. Pottery has a unique tempting appeal. Its association with religion and usage in religious ceremonies has given a … [Read more...]

Information on Nakshi Kantha (Folk Art of Bengal)

On July 16, 2013 By Avinash Tripathi Category: Handicraft

Nakshi Kantha Nakshi Kantha, also known as Nakshi Katha, is the popular hand embroidery art form of West Bengal and Bangladesh. Meaning The word ‘nakshi’ derives its origin in the Bengali word ‘naksha’. “Naksha” means design or pattern. The name "Kantha" is the needle embroidery practices in … [Read more...]

Bengal Kantha / Kantha of Bengal

On July 1, 2013 By Avinash Tripathi Category: Handicraft

The Bengal Kantha or Kantha of Bengal can be discussed under the following heads, based on location : West Bengal Kantha Kantha of Bangladesh West Bengal Kantha West Bengal districts deserve special mention in the context of Nakshi Kantha . Nakshi Kantha stitching of Murshidabad, Malda, … [Read more...]

Border Motifs of Kantha

On July 1, 2013 By Avinash Tripathi Category: Handicraft

Border Motifs of Nakshi Kantha Rich Bengali cultural identity is shared by the people of West Bengal thorough these Border Motifs. The borders of the Nakshi Kantha effectively provide a vast treasure of folk art and one can only marvel at the skill and the wealth of the imagination of the … [Read more...]

Bengali Alpana | Bengali Alpana Designs

On June 29, 2013 By Avinash Tripathi Category: Alpana

The Bengali Alpana (or Bengali Alpona) are colourful designs and paintings done on the floor or flat surface. It forms an integral part of religious rites of Bengal. It is most commonly known as "Rangoli" in other parts of India. Various simple and easy alpana designs are used in these paintings … [Read more...]

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