which colours were used in traditional kantha embroidry?

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which colours were used in traditional kantha embroidry?

2006-08-01 23:51:49 · 2 answers · asked by rafiaas_adesigner 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories

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I searched yahoo under kantha embroidry and found several hits.It looks like to me the tans,browns and blues check it out

2006-08-02 00:11:49 · answer #1 · answered by pycosal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Bengal's 'Kantha' embroidery makes imaginative use of waste rags, which are sewn on a base with simple running stitches to form motifs. Old Kantha pieces, in which women recorded scenes from their daily lives, are highly valued for their fine craftsmanship.

2006-08-01 23:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by mom2all 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋