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.

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.

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.

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.