Bamboo Works

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.

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.

Jatin Tudu

Call: 8327322674

A craftsman of repute from Majlishbag village of Malda district, Jatin Tudu makes winnows, baskets and decorative items like flower vase, table lamps, pen stand etc. He has participated in fairs in Kolkata, Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, Kerala, Siliguri and Aizawl and has won the District and State award in the year 1983 and 1984 respectively.

Jotil Tudu

Call: 9382442352

Jatil , a veteran artist from Majlishbag village of Malda district, is working since childhood. He has learnt from his father which is inherent in his family. He makes traditional bamboo items like winnow, baskets and decorative items like flower vase, pen-stand, jewellery box and table lamp. He has showcased his talent in Siliguri, Kolkata, Santiniketan, Durgapur, Bardhaman, Kerala and Goa. He has won an award from DIC.

Sujata Mondol

Call: 7501121068

Sujata Mondol is a resident of Gazol in Malda district. She has been practising basketry for the last 20 years. She has learnt the craft from her mother In-law Prova Mondol. Sujata 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, Chennai, Delhi, Asansol and Haldia.

Srinath Tudu

Call: 9064766615

He is a resident of Majlisbag village under Gazol block of Malda district. Srinath has been involved in the craft since 1999 and learnt the technicalities of Basketry from his father Jotil Tudu. He has participated in many training programs around the state and also participated in fair & exhibitions in Mumbai, Kerala, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, etc. Over the years of whole hearted contribution in Basketry, he has been awarded twice in the district and once in the state.

Purno Chandra Das

Call: 8642961414

Purno Chandra Das started working as a bamboo crafts person in the year 1996 and was trained under DC Handicrafts in Tripura. He has learnt the craft from Dhirendra Nath Roy of Bardhaman who was his guru. He makes table lamps, pen stands, hairclips, magazine holders, incense stick holders, candle stands and jewellery boxes. Das has participated in fairs in Kolkata, Delhi, Goa, Pune and Chandigarh.