As Bengal instigated Poila Bosakh in a new year, it is not just Mission and music that marks the celebration, but also a moment to reflect the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the region. From the right threads of Jamdani to the stitches of Kantha, the clothes of Bengal keep motivating designers across the country, no matter where they are.
“Celebrated globally, Jamdani sarees from Dhaka showed complex handwowel patterns and are gained from UNESCO-Mencity. Baluchiri sarees from Murshidabad portray mythological scenes, and kantha embroidery, traditionally made of old sarees, is praised for its delicate stitching and strying.”
Talking about art, the 19th -century Kolkata reflect origin, Kalighat paintings, bold lines and satirical subjects. Terracotta crafts of Bishanupur and Shantinicate Leatherwork also make international appeals. He says, “These arts represent the deep original cultural aesthetics of Bengal and inspire designers like my, collectors and art lovers worldwide.”
There is also abundance of low-knowledge crafts and weaving in the state that are inherited incredibly rich and worthy of comprehensive recognition, including Tangel Viv (West Bengal version), which are fine, ventilated textures and delicate motifs, Shital Patty (cool mats), which are made up of parts of coach Behar and North Bangal. These mats are beautifully woven, smooth, and traditionally used to sit or sleep during hot weather. Nakshai Kantha (ornate embroidery), a more complex form of kantha, is a quilt that often depict folklore, rural life and nature in complex detail.
Designer Shruti shares Sancheti, “I have a great relationship for all these crafts; however, Kantha and Jamdani have always found a place in my design process as they are versatile, contemporary and condemnable. I hope to re -explain the brilliant innocent any day.”
Designer Rashi Kapoor says, “A traditional folk art designed with rice paste” Alpana ” – something that I always fascinate. Emotion, fluid lines, and spiritual symbolism makes it timeless. I would like to re -interpret its patterns through embroidery or surface texture in my designs.”
Regional crafts are more than only beauty traditions; They carry the legacy of culture and the legacy of generations of artisans. Protecting and promoting Bengal crafts in contemporary design supports permanent livelihood and ensures that we stay connected to our roots. Designer Nanki Maggo Papneja says, “These crafts are living archives of our cultural memory, which have passed through the generations of artisans. A world moves rapidly towards homogeneous fashion, providing regional crafts and souls.”