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Stitching Stories, One Stitch at a Time: Tale of Bengal’s Kantha

The Roots of Kantha Embroidery The Kantha, a form of embroidery, thrives in 21st-century India, with around 50,000 women embroiderers engaging in what they call “ghore bosa kaaj” or home-based work. This rich tradition of embroidery traces its roots back millennia, as evidenced by archaeological finds of needles in the ancient cities of the Harappan […]

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Stitching Beauty in Kashmir Valley: The Art of Sozni Embroidery

We all know that Kashmir has a rich heritage of artistic handicrafts, with a special focus on the creation of exquisitely detailed and artistic hand-embroidered textile. This age-old tradition not only holds cultural significance but also plays a pivotal role in the economic livelihood of the local population. The region is renowned for its vibrant

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