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Introduction MD.AKRAM HOSSEN Asst. Teacher Polashi M.L High School Monirampur,Jessore ;

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NOKSHI KANTHA

Nokshi kantha is a kind of embroideredquilt.The name was taken from the Bengali word. ‘naksha’ which means artistis 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 Bengalfor centuries. The name ‘Nakshi kantha’ became popular after the poet Jasimuddin’s poem ‘Nakshi Kanthar Math’ was published in 1929.

Traditional kanthas are made for family use. Old are new cloth and thread are used to make these quilts.Mymensingh,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 shops in cities. The quilts are now in great demand because of the colourful patterns and designs embrodered on them

. 1 Choose the best answer from the alternatives. a) Nakshi kantha is made of i)cotton ii) clothes iii) paper iv) Linen b) Nakshi kantha was made in i) Bangladesh ii) Undivided bengal iii) West bengal iv) Dhaka c) ‘ Nakshi kanthar Math’ is a --- of poet Jasimuddin. i) epic ii) poem iii) drama iv) short story d) Nakshi kantha is very popular in --- i) Mymensingh ii) Faridpur iii) Rajshahi iv) all the above districts e) The quilts are now in great demand--- i) because of cheap price ii) because of their size iii) because of colours and disigns iv) because of handiraft

2. Give short answers to the following questions. a) How did Nokshi kantha become pupular? Ans: Nokshi Kantha become popular after Jasimuddin had written the pome Nokshi Kanthar Math. b) What is Nokshi Kantha made with ? Why is it popular? Nokshi Kantha is made with new or old cloth and thread. It is popular for its colourful design and patterns.

c). Why is Nakshi Kantha Produced commercially? Ans: Now Nakshi kantha is produced commercially because Nakshi Kantha is in great demand all over the country. d) Where from the name was taken from ? Ans: The name was taken from the Bengali word ‘naksha’ which means artistic pattern. e) Where Nakshi Kanthas ara most famous? Ans: Nakshi Kanthas are most famous in Mymenshingh,Jamalpur, Rajshahi,Faridpur,Bogra,and Jessore.