‘Stitching': Displaced women of Cox's Bazar display their talent
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Loading... - Abbas Rahman
- 27 Oct 2022
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Embroidery is one of the oldest art forms in the history of mankind. The most well-known embroidery of Bangladesh is Nakshi Kantha, done with the threads drawn from saree borders. These used to be cherished gifts in families, the motifs and patterns reflected religious and cultural beliefs, and comprised of flowers, foliage, birds, fish, and animals.
The spirit of Nakshi Kantha, as the traditional folk embroidery craft comes in the form of artwork with a purpose.
In collaboration with the 5th CSD Annual Conference on Sustainable Development 2022, taking place at the University of Liberals Arts (ULAB) in Dhaka, "Stitching" is an exhibition that focuses on the women who had their homes removed and relocated due to the construction of Matarbari coal-power station in Cox's Bazar. Read More...
