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  2. Nakshi kantha - Wikipedia

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    Motifs used in nakshi kantha are deeply influenced by religious beliefs and culture. Although no strict symmetry is followed, a finely embroidered nakshi kantha will always have a focal point. Most kanthas feature a lotus as the central motif, with undulating vines, floral patterns, or a shari border motif surrounding it. The motifs may include ...

  3. Kantha - Wikipedia

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    Kantha used as bed for a baby. Kantha is a form of embroidery often practised by rural women. The traditional form of Kantha embroidery was done with soft dhotis and saris, with a simple running stitch along the edges. Depending on the use of the finished product they were known as Lepkantha or Sujni Kantha.

  4. Kalamkari - Wikipedia

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    The traditional block prints in this art largely use Persian motifs like interlacing pattern of leaves and flowers , the cartwheel, different forms of the lotus flower, creepers, birds like parrots and peacock, and other intricate leaf designs. One very popular subject with them is the tree of life.

  5. List of Bangladeshi inventions and discoveries - Wikipedia

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    Kantha Stich [12] Jamdani Motifs [13] Gastronomy Curry Culture in London [14] [15] Phall [16] Jalfrezi: Bakarkhani [17] Sunflower Jalebi of Chowk Bazar Iftar Market [18] Agriculture Sugar from Ancient Bengal [19] Jute cultivation of Ancient Bengal [20] Economics and Finance Microcredit by Muhammad Yunus: Microfinance by Muhammad Yunus

  6. Alpana - Wikipedia

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    An alpana is usually created on flooring, generally directly on the ground. On this, a wet white pigment made of rice flour and water (or in some places, chalk powder and water) is used to outline the alpana, with the paint being applied by the artist's finger tips, a small twig, or a piece of cotton thread that is soaked in the dye, or fabric. [3]

  7. Toda Embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Toda embroidery, also locally known as "pukhoor", [1] is an art work among the Toda pastoral people of Nilgiris, in Tamil Nadu, made exclusively by their women. [1] The embroidery, which has a fine finish, appears like a woven cloth [2] but is made with use of red and black threads with a white cotton cloth background.

  8. Kutch Embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Mirrors or glass pieces in different shapes are stitched to the fabric to make it shine; it is a specialty in the rituals and folklore culture of the pastoral community of Rabaris of Kutch. The best quality embroidery is known as "aari" which was done earlier for the royal family and well to do families.

  9. Kolam - Wikipedia

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    In the kolam patterns, many designs are derived from magical motifs and abstract designs blended with philosophical and religious motifs which have been mingled together. [5] Motifs may include fish, birds, and other animal images to symbolise the unity of man and beast. The sun, moon and other zodiac symbols are also used. [6]

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