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Teacher Bidhan Chandra Adhikary Asst. Teacher Chatra Girl’s High School Pirgonj, Rangpur. Lesson Class- Eight English First paper Introduction

Learning outcome- By the end of the lesson students can learn- a)What is Nakshi Kantha? b) Write a paragraph about Nakshi Kantha. c) Fill up a blank. d) Write question.

Look at picture Children in a cold dayOrdinary Kantha

Nakshi Kantha

So, our today’s Lesson is- “Nakshi Kantha” Unit- 1 Lesson- 2

Vocabulary- Quilt- A warm bed cover made of cloths, treat etc. Artistic- having or natural creative skill. Embroidered- by sewing patterns on it with thread Indigenous-originating naturally in a particular place; native. Quilt Artistic Embroidere d Indigenous

Naksi Kantha is a kind of embroidered quit. The word, ‘naksha’ which means artistic pattern. It is a kind of traditional craft and is said to be indigenous to Bangladesh and West Bengal in India.

The art has been practised in rural Bengal for centuries.

Jasimuddin The name became popular after the poet jasimuddin’s poem ‘Nakshi Kanthar Math’ published in Nakshi Kanthar Math

Traditional kanthas are made for family use. Old or new cloth and thread are used to makew these quilts. Mymensing, Jamalpur Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogra and Jessore are most famous for this craft.

Now it is produced commercially. You can find them in many expensive handicraft shop in cities. The quilt are now great demand because of the colourful patterns and designs and embroidered on them.

Group work Group- A. Write at least five sentences about Nakshi Kantha. Group- B. Write at least five sentences about Nakshi Kantha Group- C. Write at least five sentences about Nakshi Kantha Group- D. Write at least five sentences about Nakshi Kantha

Pair work Complete the sentences with clues given- Bengali patterns embroidery years fashions art rural designs quilt noksha 1.Naksha means artistic…………….. 2. The name was taken from a……… word……… The art has been practised in ………… Bengal for………... 4.Nakshi Kanthas are now sold in ………………… shop. 5.Nakshi Kanthas are in great demand because of their colourful…….. And………. 6. Nakshi Kanthas are a kind of …………..

Individual work. Write down five questions about Nakshi Kantha. one is done for you. 1. What does naksha mean?

Evaluation 1.What is Nakshi Kantha? 2. What is the word Naksha means? 3.Why are the quilt now in great demand?

Home work Do you like a Nakshi Kantha or an ordinary kantha? Why? Give your opinion.