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Match the following List I with List II:

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Correct option is B

A. Lep → Quilted Wrap Around (II)
· Lep Kantha is the most common and functional form of Kantha.
· Made by layering old saris or dhotis, it is stitched to form thick, padded wraps or quilts.
· Used for warmth, hence called "quilted wrap around".
· “Lep” literally refers to covering or layering.
B. Sozni → Large Blanket (III)
· In Kantha tradition, Sozni refers to decorative embroidery used on larger surfaces, such as blankets or throws.
· Though Sozni is a term also associated with Kashmiri embroidery, in the context of Kantha, it refers to elaborate, extensive embroidery work—typically seen on blankets or coverlets.
C. Baytan → Book Wrapper (IV)
· Baytan Kantha was traditionally used to wrap religious manuscripts or sacred books.
· These wraps were beautifully embroidered and held cultural and religious value.
· They are often smaller, square cloths with symbolic motifs and were handled with great care.
D. Oar → Pillow Case (I)
· Oar Kantha is used for household items like pillow covers and cushions.
· The embroidery is smaller in scale and more suited to rectangular or square items used in home interiors.
· These pieces are more decorative and refined.
Information Booster:
Kantha embroidery is a traditional craft of West Bengal and Bangladesh, where women reused old cotton saris and cloths to create beautiful embroidered items. Over time, these items were categorized based on their end use, and each category of Kantha came to have its distinctive name: