Nakshi Kantha – India’s Timeless Hand Embroidery Tradition
Nakshi Kantha is one of the most celebrated traditional embroidery crafts of Eastern India, especially from West Bengal. Created by highly skilled rural artisans, these exquisite handcrafted textiles are known for their intricate running stitch embroidery, vibrant motifs, and exceptional craftsmanship. Every piece tells a unique story through floral, geometric, folk, and nature-inspired patterns, making Nakshi Kantha products highly valued in international markets.
Our Premium Nakshi Kantha Product Range
1. Nakshi Kantha Bedspreads & Quilts
Handcrafted Kantha bedspreads and quilts combine comfort, traditional artistry and decorative appeal. Made mainly from cotton layers and detailed running stitches, they are lightweight, durable and suitable for premium home-textile collections.
Popular Features
- 100% handmade embroidery
- Soft cotton fabric
- Reversible designs
- Lightweight yet durable
- Traditional Bengali craftsmanship
- Queen & King sizes available
Export Website Content – Product Information
- HS Code (ITC-HS): 58110010 – Kantha (multilayer stitched textile fabrics in piece used for bedding, mattress pads or clothing). Final classification should be confirmed against the exact finished product.
- Product Type: Handcrafted Nakshi Kantha bedspreads, quilts and multilayer stitched decorative bedding textiles.
- Material: Primarily cotton fabric layers with cotton embroidery thread; fabric composition can be customized as per buyer specification.
- Manufacturing Process: Layering and preparing fabric, hand-drawing or arranging motifs, traditional running-stitch embroidery, edge finishing, washing and final quality inspection.
- Design & Finish: Floral, geometric, folk and nature-inspired motifs with visible handcrafted stitch texture; reversible and assorted colour combinations available.
- Applications: Bed covers, quilts, throws, guest-room décor, boutique home textiles, gifting and hospitality collections.
- Export Packaging: Individually folded and poly/bag packed with moisture protection, then packed in strong corrugated export cartons; custom retail packaging available.
- Customization: Custom sizes, motifs, colour palettes, labels, packaging and private-label/bulk production available.
- Indicative MOQ: 25 pieces per design/size; mixed-design orders may be considered from 50 pieces total, subject to production specification.
- Country of Origin: India (West Bengal).
- Export Note: HS classification and fibre composition should be verified for the exact product and destination-country customs requirements before shipment.
2. Nakshi Kantha Sarees
Kantha embroidered sarees combine traditional Indian textiles with intricate handcrafted embroidery. They can be produced in cotton, tussar silk, pure silk, linen and muslin, offering a distinctive handcrafted product for ethnic fashion boutiques and designer collections.
Available Fabrics
- Cotton
- Tussar Silk
- Pure Silk
- Linen
- Muslin
Ideal Buyers
- Fashion Boutiques
- Ethnic Wear Stores
- Designer Labels
- Luxury Retail Chains
Export Website Content – Product Information
- HS Code (ITC-HS): Classification depends on the saree’s fibre composition, construction and embroidery. Embroidery in cotton may fall under heading 5810 when exported as embroidered material, while finished sarees require classification by the exact finished garment/textile specification.
- Product Type: Hand-embroidered Nakshi Kantha sarees featuring traditional Bengali running-stitch motifs.
- Material: Cotton, tussar silk, pure silk, linen or muslin base fabric with embroidery thread and optional decorative border/pallu detailing.
- Manufacturing Process: Fabric preparation, motif tracing/freehand layout, detailed hand running-stitch embroidery, border and pallu finishing, washing/pressing and final inspection.
- Design & Finish: Traditional floral, folk, geometric and narrative motifs with fine handcrafted embroidery; classic, contemporary and custom colourways available.
- Applications: Ethnic fashion, occasion wear, designer collections, boutique retail, cultural gifting and premium handcrafted apparel.
- Export Packaging: Each saree individually folded with protective tissue/poly sleeve and packed in retail box or export carton according to buyer requirements.
- Customization: Custom fabric, embroidery density, motifs, colours, border/pallu concepts, brand labels and packaging available.
- Indicative MOQ: 20 pieces per fabric/design; mixed colourways may be considered within a 50-piece total order, subject to artisan capacity and customization.
- Country of Origin: India (West Bengal).
- Export Note: Confirm fibre composition, finished-product construction and destination-country tariff classification before export documentation.
3. Nakshi Kantha Scarves, Stoles & Shawls
Elegant scarves, stoles and shawls featuring fine Kantha embroidery are suitable for premium fashion and lifestyle markets. Their lightweight feel, soft texture and handcrafted character make them attractive for boutique, gifting and sustainable-fashion collections.
Highlights
Lightweight
- Soft texture
- Elegant embroidery
- Sustainable fashion appeal
- Suitable for premium and luxury collections
Export Website Content – Product Information
- HS Code (ITC-HS): Finished scarves, shawls and similar articles generally fall under heading 6214, with the final tariff item depending on fibre composition; for example, cotton and man-made-fibre craft categories have separate ITC-HS entries.
- Product Type: Handcrafted Nakshi Kantha scarves, stoles and shawls with traditional running-stitch embroidery.
- Material: Cotton, silk, tussar silk, linen, muslin or blended textile base, depending on buyer specification.
- Manufacturing Process: Fabric cutting/preparation, motif layout, hand embroidery, edge finishing, washing/pressing and final quality inspection.
- Design & Finish: Lightweight handcrafted textile accessories with floral, geometric, folk and contemporary Kantha motifs; soft drape and assorted finishes available.
- Applications: Fashion accessories, boutique collections, corporate gifting, sustainable-fashion lines, museum shops and lifestyle retail.
- Export Packaging: Individually folded or rolled with tissue/protective sleeve, barcode/brand label where required, and packed in export cartons.
- Customization: Custom dimensions, fabric, motif, embroidery colour, label, hangtag and private-label packaging available.
- Indicative MOQ: 30 pieces per design/fabric; mixed-colour orders may be considered from 60 pieces total, depending on customization.
- Country of Origin: India (West Bengal).
- Export Note: The final HS code should be verified according to fibre composition, product construction and destination-country customs rules.
