Kantha is like a personal diary, a letter one writes to a particular person, and is not meant to be read by all. no two pieces are the same. The Kantha is an invocation to the gods and spirits for the prosperity and protection of the family. A real Kantha is able to narrate a story, and is much compact in design and it is made out of vintage materials such as cotton sari's. This art form has been passed on for generations, from mothers to daughters and is largely a "dowry" tradition....
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