DIY : Kantha Stitch on Block Print

'Kantha and block print'
makes me go weak at my knees..-;)

I just love to punch them together

and the magic is twofold .

Here is my latest project

simple running stitch

on old re-purposed
 coral red 
Indian block printed fabric.




You may check my other Kantha work here
on tusser silk.

Trying my hand on this beautiful art ,
more to come soon on this little space
Stay tuned...-;)


Pictures are mine and subject to copyright.

শারদ শুভেছা !!:)...Sharod Shubhechha...The Autumn Festivities in Bengal...Durga Puja :)

'বাজল তোমার আলোর বেণু
মাতল রে ভুবন...'

the  fragrance in the air,
fragrance of the  festivities :)

   Autumn is here again,

in  Bengal  ,
my Bengal...

'Sharod Shubhechha'

the beautiful autumn festival of Durga Puja.


এসো শরতের অমল মহিমা, এসো হে ধীরে।
                        চিত্ত বিকাশিবে চরণ ঘিরে।।

That very special time of the year
 beautiful autumn days 
in Bengali countryside,
the blue of the autumn sky

the lush green paddy fields,

the white of the 'Grass Flowers'(Kash Ful)...

the pink of the fully  blossomed lotus(s) in the pond, 

the immaculate white clouds 

 swelling  up in the deep blue sky 

the village river is flowing in full swing ;

and those melodious folk songs about 'Maa Durga'
Bengal's very own 'Agomoni Geet'
those unforgettable melodies
'Oratario' invoking The Goddess Durga.

When the whole world is worshipping Devi, 
the supremely radiant Goddess Durga,
 a glimpse of festivities
from my quintessential Bengali Home 
in Singapore...

Today is MahaNabami

the fourth day of Durga puja 

and this Bengali lady is crazily busy

engrossed with her inseparable 'Bong Conections' :)

endless chitter-chatter with family and friends

preparing gourmet Bengali cuisines
and yes, at the same time terribly missing her good old 'Kolkata Days'
all those nostalgic childhood memories of Durga Puja...

Wish you all a very happy Durga Puja and Dussehra !! 






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