Kansara,
In Gujarat the craftsmen who make and deal in metal utensils of copper, brass, bronze are known as Kansara. The word is derived from the Gujarati kansu, meaning bronze which in turn is a derivation from the Sanskrit word kansya meaning bronze. Before brass /pittal, an alloy of copper and zinc, became popular, the use of bronze utensils was widespread, and therefore the term kansara which originally meant bronze worker became the general term for all utensil makers.
In Gujarat the craftsmen who make and deal in metal utensils of copper, brass, bronze are known as Kansara. The word is derived from the Gujarati kansu, meaning bronze which in turn is a derivation from the Sanskrit word kansya meaning bronze. Before brass /pittal, an alloy of copper and zinc, became popular, the use of bronze utensils was widespread, and therefore the term kansara which originally meant bronze worker became the general term for all utensil makers.
Kantha,
Quilt of old cloth; a generic name for a typical layered wrap made from between two to six layers of old saris/dhotis, stitched in a decorative method,evolved by the women of Bengal; the sewing threads were traditionally drawn from old sari borders.
Quilt of old cloth; a generic name for a typical layered wrap made from between two to six layers of old saris/dhotis, stitched in a decorative method,evolved by the women of Bengal; the sewing threads were traditionally drawn from old sari borders.
Kantha-phor,
The tiny quilting stitch worked on the base of the layered fabric to create a rippled effect. It is used in many ways to form textual patterns, such as the modelling style, and pipra-sari in nakshi kantha embroidery.
The tiny quilting stitch worked on the base of the layered fabric to create a rippled effect. It is used in many ways to form textual patterns, such as the modelling style, and pipra-sari in nakshi kantha embroidery.
Kanthas,
Kanthas are traditionally worked by village women on old cloth, mainly soft, discarded dhotis and saris. Layers of old white dhotis used by men or white or faded coloured saris are held together in running stitches along the edges, using thread drawn out of the faded borders of the discarded saris. These borders are generally torn off and preserved carefully for the purpose by kantha makers. The number of layers of cloth used depends on the use for which the kanthas is meant. If it is to be a quilt for use in the mild winters of Bengal, five or six layers of soft, fine cloth are used. Three or four layers usually suffice for other purposes. The top and bottom layers of a kantha are always white or of a very light colour, so that embroidery with faded threads drawn from the sari borders is not lost. The muted colours lend a charming, soft, pastel effect to the completed kantha.
Kanthas meant for use as quilts are called lepkanthas, and those designed as counterpanes are called sujanikanthas. Kanthas also serve as covers for boxes and mirrors, as pillowcases. Stoles for women and shawls for men; they are very popular as diapers for babies too.
The main characteristic of a kantha is the patterned running stitches in white thread with which the kantha-maker covers the whole surface of the piece. The stitches secure the layers together and the surface gets a delicate, rippled look.
Kanthas are traditionally worked by village women on old cloth, mainly soft, discarded dhotis and saris. Layers of old white dhotis used by men or white or faded coloured saris are held together in running stitches along the edges, using thread drawn out of the faded borders of the discarded saris. These borders are generally torn off and preserved carefully for the purpose by kantha makers. The number of layers of cloth used depends on the use for which the kanthas is meant. If it is to be a quilt for use in the mild winters of Bengal, five or six layers of soft, fine cloth are used. Three or four layers usually suffice for other purposes. The top and bottom layers of a kantha are always white or of a very light colour, so that embroidery with faded threads drawn from the sari borders is not lost. The muted colours lend a charming, soft, pastel effect to the completed kantha.
Kanthas meant for use as quilts are called lepkanthas, and those designed as counterpanes are called sujanikanthas. Kanthas also serve as covers for boxes and mirrors, as pillowcases. Stoles for women and shawls for men; they are very popular as diapers for babies too.
The main characteristic of a kantha is the patterned running stitches in white thread with which the kantha-maker covers the whole surface of the piece. The stitches secure the layers together and the surface gets a delicate, rippled look.
Karandiyo,
This container similar to katodan is in the shape of its base with a lid that is cone shaped. The tip of the cone has two heavy brass rings attached to it. Traditionally used by the Kathis in Gujarat to store ornaments.
This container similar to katodan is in the shape of its base with a lid that is cone shaped. The tip of the cone has two heavy brass rings attached to it. Traditionally used by the Kathis in Gujarat to store ornaments.
Kard,
The kard is basically similar in shape to the Afghan knife/churra but much smaller in size with the blade usually measuring 20 centimetres. The kard superficially resembles the pesh qabz but while the kard blade tapers gradually, the pesh qabz blade is wide at the hilt, narrowing acutely and then tapering to a long slender point.
The kard is basically similar in shape to the Afghan knife/churra but much smaller in size with the blade usually measuring 20 centimetres. The kard superficially resembles the pesh qabz but while the kard blade tapers gradually, the pesh qabz blade is wide at the hilt, narrowing acutely and then tapering to a long slender point.