Exploring Nakshi Kantha: A Traditional Craft of Bangladesh
Nakshi Kantha is an embroidered quilt popular in Bangladesh and West Bengal, known for its colorful patterns. Originally made for family use, Nakshi Kanthas are now in great demand due to their artistic designs. This lesson explores the history, production, and significance of Nakshi Kantha, along with key vocabulary related to this traditional craft.
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Presnted By : Habiba Khanom , Imam Gazzali Girls School & College,Pabna. English For Today Class : Eight
Look at the picture 1. What do you see in the picture? 2. What is it cold?
Learning outcomes After we have studied this lesson, we will be able to- Read and understand texts through silent reading Infer meaning from context Ask and answer question Write answer questions Write short composition.
Read the text. Nakshi kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt. The name was taken from the Bengali word, Naksha which means artistic pattern. It is a kind of Traditional craft and is said to be indigenous to Bangladesh and West Bengal for centuries.The name nakshi kantha became popular after the Poet Jasimuddin spoem Nakshi Kanthar Math was published in 1929. Traditional kanthas are made for family use.Old or new cloths and thread Are used to make this quilts.Mymenshing, 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. Thequilts are now in great demand because of the colorful patterns and designs ambroidered on them .
Key words : quilt , artistic, commercialy, traditional, demand, pattern.
Vocabulary : Embroidered decorated with needle work. Indigenous one hundred years. Produce bring forth. Famous renowned. Demand requirement.
Answer the questions : What are Nakshi Kanthas ? Ans : Nakshi Kanthas are a kind of art .
1. Do you like a Nakshi Kantha ? Why ? Ans : I like Nakshi Kantha beacause it is made and embroiderd with colourful patterns and attractive designs
What we do with it ? Ans : We use it to cover our body in winter and rainy season at night .
Pair work Time : 3 Minutes Answer the questions : 1. What does Naksha mean ? 2. Why Nakshi Kathas are made ? 3. Which districts are famous for this craft ?
Evaluation : True or False . If false give the correct answer : 1. Naksha means artistic designs. 2. Nakshi kanthas are no sold in fashion shops. 3. Nakshi kanthas are a kind of quilt.
Home Work : Write a paragraph describing how the Nakshi Kantha is made ?
