Kantha Work-Geometric Motifs

Kantha Embroidery with  Geometric Motifs

Embroidery Sample: Kantha of Bengal

Geometric motifs are common in Kantha Work, especially on borders. They can be challenging to work for some. These geometric patterns are usually parallel lines and concentric patterns. I have tried to show squares, circles, and diagonal parallel lines in this pattern. Drawing the pattern can help, but I would suggest having some fun and stitching directly over the fabric. In the pattern below I partitioned the space into 9 parts. The stitch lines inside are almost fading and I tried stitching directly. After all, they were just straight and diagonal lines! It was a little challenging to keep them real straight, but I felt the imperfection added to the charm of the pattern.

Fig 1: If you have any straight outlines to work on your pattern, stitch it first. This helps in demarcating the space for the geometric patterns.	Fig 2:  It was easier to place the circle in the center. I stitched the outer circle first to help me to add the smaller circles inside.
Fig 3: I filled the sides with squares and diagonal parallel lines.

Stitch used in this project

The pattern used in this project. Click for the printable PDF file.

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