Bamboo Works

Shanti Baishya

Call: 9593078835

Shanti Baishya began working in basketry at the age of 12, after her marriage. She has learnt the craft from Late Gopal Baishya. She makes traditional items like baskets and decorative items like flower vases, pen stands, flower baskets, hair clips, lamp shades and jewellery boxes. Shanti has participated in fairs in Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Goa. She has won the District Award thrice.

Usha Baishya

Call: 8327833998

Usha Baishya learnt the nuances of the craft from her parents and further honed her skill after her marriage under Gopal Baishya who is a leading artist of Dakshin Dinajpur. She makes traditional items like winnow and basket and diversified products like pen stand, flower vase, flower basket and lamp shade. Baishya showcased her products in fairs in Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur,Purulia, Ranchi and Dumka.

Gostho Baishya

Call: 7407013778

Gostho Baishya a Mukha(masks) artist has been making Mukha (masks) since his third grade. He has learnt the craft from Late Gopal Baishya. He makes wooden as well as bamboo masks. Gostho carves on whole bamboo pieces and makes products out of dried bamboo roots. Baishya has participated in fairs in Delhi, Jaipur, Coochbehar, Kolkata and Siliguri. He has won the State Award twice in 2013-14, 2017-18 and 2018-19.

Gautam Baishya

Call: 7908214839

Gautam Baishya is a new generation bamboo craftsperson who has mastered the craft. He learnt the craft from his father, Late Gopal Baishya. Gautam now trains crafts persons under DIC programmes held across North Bengal. He carves whole bamboo poles, makes furniture of bamboo, designs Durga Puja pandals and works in the interior decoration sector. He has won the District Award in 2004-05, 2008-09 and 2013-14. He has participated in fairs all across West Bengal.

Manik Rabi Das

Call: 9565000757

Manik Rabidas is a resident of Alampur village in Gajole block of Malda district. He has won the District Award 5 times and the State Award thrice. An ace craftsman he has made a name for himself. Manik makes winnows, baskets and decorative items like flower vase, pen stands and he also specializes in jewellery. Rabidas works as a master trainer in the states of West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, UP, Uttarakhand and Haryana. He has participated in fairs in Kolkata, Delhi and Tripura.

Bandana Das

Call: 9641538189

Bandana Das is a resident of Gazol in Malda district. She has been practising basketry for the last 17 years. She has learnt the craft from her mother Lakkhi Rani Das. Bandana is specialised in making home décor items ranging from baskets, pen stand, lampshades, and other show pieces. She has participated in fair and exhibitions around – Kolkata, Kerala, Siliguri and Krishnanagar. Bandana Das received West Bengal state award in 2003.