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The history of the textile arts of Bangladesh dates back to the 1st century AD. According to the archaeological excavations, Bangladesh was once famous for its artistic textile production throughout the world. Over the years, several types of textiles evolved in the country, mostly by the indigenous handloom manufacturers.
Nakshi kanthas are made throughout Bangladesh, primarily in the areas of Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Bogra, Rajshahi, Faridpur, Jessore, and Chittagong. [ 5 ] The colourful patterns and designs that are embroidered resulted in the name "Nakshi Kantha," [ 6 ] which was derived from the Bengali word "naksha," referring to artistic patterns. [ 7 ]
Patachitra or Pattachitra is a general term for traditional, cloth-based scroll painting, [5] based in the eastern Indian states of Odisha, [6] [7] West Bengal [8] and parts of Bangladesh. Patachitra artform is known for its intricate details as well as mythological narratives and folktales inscribed in it.
Traditional Kantha stiching in Bangladesh. Kantha, also spelled kanta or qanta, is a type of embroidery craft in Bangladesh and eastern regions of India, particularly in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Odisha. In Odisha, old saris are stacked on each other and hand-stitched to make a thin piece of cushion.
Shataranji (Bengali: শতরঞ্জি) is a weaving technique traditionally used in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh. In 2021, it was declared a Geographical Indication Product of Bangladesh. [1] [2] [3] It is used to produce carpets that are fashionable, artistic, and practical, especially when used as a blanket. Due to the expense ...
The Swadeshi movement called by Mahatma Gandhi in 1906 aimed to boycott cotton textiles from Lancashire, which inspired the use of local cotton cloths and the handloom industry in East Bengal (present-day Bangladesh) flourished at that time. During 1923–24 motifs and designs were introduced on saree.
They have distinctive characteristics in the music of Bengal, popular in India and Bangladesh. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Rabindra Sangeet has been an integral part of Bengal culture for over a century. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Shyama Sangeet is a genre of Bengali devotional songs dedicated to the Hindu goddess Shyama or Kali which is a form of supreme universal mother ...