Nakshi Kantha - Borders

Borders

Most nakshi kanthas have some kind of border. Either a sari border is stitched on or a border pattern is embroidered around the kantha. The common border found in kanthas are as follows:

  • The Paddy stalk or date branch (dhaner shish or khejur chari)
  • The Scorpion border(Biche par in Bengali)
  • The Wavy or bent Border (Beki in Bengali)
  • The Diamond border (Barfi)
  • The Eye border (chok par in Bengali)
  • The Amulet border (Taabiz par in Bengali)
  • The Necklace border (mala par in Bengali)
  • The Ladder Border (Moi taga)
  • The Gut taga
  • The Chick taga
  • The nolok taga
  • The Fish border (Maach par in Bengali)
  • The panch taga
  • The Bisa taga
  • The Anaj taga
  • The shamuk taga
  • The wrench border
  • The anchor (grafi par in Bengali)
  • The pen border (kalam par in Bengali)

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