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W E L C O M E

W E L C O M E

Introduction Rajan Shaha Assistant Teacher in English Ispahani Public School & College Cumilla Cantonment

Introduction Rajan Shaha Assistant Teacher in English Ispahani Public School & College Cumilla Cantonment

Few years back when a new guest used to come to visit someone’s house,

Few years back when a new guest used to come to visit someone’s house, a beautifully designed quilt would be given to them as a part of guest entertainment in village. Now this system is no longer in practice that much. Village women used to sit together while gossiping to apply design and embroidery work on quilt.

Needle Colorful thread

Needle Colorful thread

New clothes Old clothes

New clothes Old clothes

 Are used for making “Nakshi Kantha”. Needle New cloth Old cloth Colorful threads

Are used for making “Nakshi Kantha”. Needle New cloth Old cloth Colorful threads

The process of making Nakshi kantha. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

The process of making Nakshi kantha. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6

Nakshi Kantha Our today’s lesson is… Unit-1, Lesson-2

Nakshi Kantha Our today’s lesson is… Unit-1, Lesson-2

Learning Outcomes After this lesson the students will be able to 1. read the

Learning Outcomes After this lesson the students will be able to 1. read the text and find out information. 2. ask and answer questions. 3. complete the sentences with given clues. 4. choose the best answers from the alternatives. 5. write a paragraph on “Nakshi Kantha”.

Let’s read the text.

Let’s read the text.

Nakshi Kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt. The name was taken from the

Nakshi Kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt. The name was taken from the Bengali word, ‘naksha’ which means artistic pattern. It is a kind of traditional craft and is said to be indigenous to Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. The art has been practised in rurul Bengal for centuries.

The name Nakshi Kantha become popular after the poet Jasim uddin’s poem Nakshi Kanthar

The name Nakshi Kantha become popular after the poet Jasim uddin’s poem Nakshi Kanthar Math was published in 1929

Traditional kanthas are made for family use. Old or new cloth and thread are

Traditional kanthas are made for family use. Old or new cloth and thread are used to make these quilts.

Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogra and Jessore are most famous for this craft.

Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogra and Jessore are most famous for this craft.

Now it is produced commercially. You can find them in many expensive handicraft shops

Now it is produced commercially. You can find them in many expensive handicraft shops in cities. The quilts are now in great demand because of the colorful patterns and designs embroidered on them.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Quilt Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together.

Quilt Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together.

Artistic Satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities.

Artistic Satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities.

Commercially Connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or

Commercially Connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises.

Traditional Conventional

Traditional Conventional

Demand Request urgently and forcefully.

Demand Request urgently and forcefully.

Pattern A decorative or artistic work.

Pattern A decorative or artistic work.

Embroidered Decorate with needlework.

Embroidered Decorate with needlework.

Craft The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

Craft The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

Indigenous Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning.

Indigenous Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning.

D. Do you like nakshi kantha or an ordinary kantha? Why? Undoubtedly, I like

D. Do you like nakshi kantha or an ordinary kantha? Why? Undoubtedly, I like Nakshi Kantha. I like it because it is an indigenous item of us. This is also one of an example of our traditional artistic works. The demand of it is increasing day by day in our country and abroad. This upholds our indigenous identity to the world and it is our pride.

E. Complete the sentences with given clues. Bengali patterns embroidery years fashion designs quilt

E. Complete the sentences with given clues. Bengali patterns embroidery years fashion designs quilt naksha art rural 1. Naksha means artistic patterns _____. Bengali word _____. 2. The name was taken from a _____ naksha rural Bengal for _____. 3. The art has been practised in _____ years 4. Nakshi Kanthas are now sold in _____ fashion shops. 5. Nakshi Kanthas are in great demand because of their designs and _______. colourful _____ embroidery quilt 6. Nakshi Kanthas are a kind of ____.

Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1. What is the similar meaning of

Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1. What is the similar meaning of ‘pattern’? a. A set of instructions for stitching b. The way of doing task c. A repeated decorative design d. A regular design 2. The word ‘artistic’ stands for ____. a. Aesthetically pleasing b. Showing imagination and skill c. That is shown in art d. Something done by an artist

3. The phrase ‘embroidered quilt’ refers to ____. a. A piece of embroidered cloth

3. The phrase ‘embroidered quilt’ refers to ____. a. A piece of embroidered cloth b. A cloth with artistic pattern c. A knitted or fabric bedspread with decorative stitching d. None 4. The word ‘traditional’ stands for ____. a. habitually done b. deeply devoted to tradition c. being done in accordance with d. existing in or as part of a tradition

5. The word ‘craft’ means? a. An aircraft or spaceship b. Work or objects

5. The word ‘craft’ means? a. An aircraft or spaceship b. Work or objects made by hand c. Skill in making things by hand d. Skills 6. What is the similar meaning of the word ‘thread’? a. A thin piece of cloth b. A thin line c. A long thin fiber d. A long piece

7. The word ‘indigenous’ means? a. Indignant b. Native c. Indigestion d. Indigestible

7. The word ‘indigenous’ means? a. Indignant b. Native c. Indigestion d. Indigestible

Evolution 1. What is Nakshi Kantha? 2. Where does the word ‘Nakshi Kantha’ come

Evolution 1. What is Nakshi Kantha? 2. Where does the word ‘Nakshi Kantha’ come from? 3. Which areas are famous for Nakshi Kantha?

Write an e-mail to your pen friend to visit your country.

Write an e-mail to your pen friend to visit your country.

Thank You

Thank You