Kolkata based, Maheejaa Bags aims to revive the traditional Bengal kantha craft in its range of leather bags. The brand not only creates stylish products but is also helping rural Bengal kantha ...

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 ...

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 ...

The thousand-year-old upcycling handicraft was traditionally a canvas for ordinary women to tell their stories and express their fears and hopes. Now it's hugely popular again, writes Kalpana Sunder.

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 ...

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 ...

Joining the festivities of Durga Puja in West Bengal, airline companies have introduced a tail art inspired by the traditional “Jamdani” and “Kantha” sari design, besides providing passengers with a ...