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.

Manoranjan Mondal

Call: 9733457947

Manoranjan Mondal is a resident of Sarkarpara in Malda district and has been working as a bamboo craftsman since 2007. He has learnt the craft from his wife Durga Mondal who has been in this craft for long. He makes tradtional items like winnows, baskets and decorative items like flower vase, pen stands, lampshades etc. He has participated in fairs in Goa, Kerala, Chandigarh, Delhi, Siliguri and Asansol. Manoranjan has also participated in the international fair at Lithuania in 2017.

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.

Anjali Mahali

Call: 9382169011

Anjali Mahali is a resident of Gazol in Malda district. She has been practising basketry for the last 20 years. She has learnt the craft traditionally from her father Puran Mahali. Anjali is specialised in making home décor items ranging from baskets, boxes, lampshades and other show pieces. She has participated in fair and exhibitions around – Kolkata, Siliguri, Medinipur and Berhampore. Anjali Mahali has received Malda district award in 2005.

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.

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.

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.

Ajit Das

Call: 7797604535

Ajit Das is a resident of Natungram village in Bardhaman district. He has taken training from D C Handicrafts in the year 2000 and won an Award as a recognition of his craft work in the same year. Ajit makes flower vases, table lamps, flower baskets and furniture. He has also participated in fairs in Kolkata, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Pune and Chandigarh.He worked as master trainer in a number of workshops held in Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Minati Das

Call: 9614557745

Minati Das a resident of Raiganj, and has been practising bamboo basketry since childhood. She has learnt the craft which is inherent in her family. She makes traditional items like winnows and baskets as well as decorative items like table lamps, flower vase, flower baskets etc. She is a master trainer of the Basketry craft and profive skill transmission to the next generation. Minati has participated in fairs in Kolkata, Siliguri, Goa and Kerala.