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This paper analyzes how Kantha is a heritage of Bengal and how it is predominant mainly in the Bengali houses. It is an ongoing practice followed from centuries and still unknown to many. Like other a few Bengal-made stitches, Kantha with its unique and easy style of stitching has leveled up Bengal's identity. It has become one of the luxurious sarees of Bengal because of its running stitch embroideries and the intricate and heavy details made by the crafters. There are different types of Kanthas as given in this paper which shows the non-repetitive designs made on fabrics. Kantha is not only just a piece of embroidered cloth but it is also a symbolization of lifestyle, household of many houses. It depicted the lives of farmers, laborers and the pastimes of the makers or women crafters. Thus it becomes significant to the Eastern parts of India and even today the new generations are learning the process from their mothers to their grandmothers.