From naturally dyed sharis to vibrant salwar kameez, emerging labels are incorporating Nakshi Kantha in modern contemporary wardrobes — without losing its artisanal soul ...

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 ...

The Europeans may have lauded masterpieces of tapestry, but the iconic 'Nakshi Kantha' is a canvas indigenous to Bengal that holds a similar power to visually arrest any observer that lays their eyes ...

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 ...

Long before it entered galleries or design studios, kantha lived in the rhythms of everyday life. In homes across Bengal, layers of worn cotton saris and dhotis were stacked together and held in place ...

Originally made of worn-out saris, lungis or dhotis, the kanthas of Bengal had a functional, domestic use as coverlets, wrappings, pillow covers, ashons. However, they were occasionally embellished by ...

Natasha Poonawalla turned heads in New York with a custom Arpita Mehta ensemble that reinterpreted Bengal’s Kantha embroidery on warm ivory muga silk. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the look fused traditional ...

As soon as fashion hits the streets of New York, the streets turns into runways. The recent pre-Met Gala look of Natasha ...

Calcutta designer Santanu Guhathakurta has combined batik and nakshi kantha in his latest collection to produce a range of gorgeous saris that bring together traditions and contemporary chic. The ...