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)