Traditional:
Bamboo baskets are traditionally used for winnowing for everyday use and rituals. They are made, then painted with auspicious symbols and are used in marriage and other ceremonies. Ordinary baskets, hand held fans and sieves are also woven as a part of traditional items. The majority of artists in the different districts mostly make traditional items. The artists of Purulia only make traditional items. The artists mostly procure bamboo from Malda and other parts of North Bengal.
Contemporary:
Among the contemporary items wall hangings, desk calendars, lanterns, and lamp shades, bouquets, flower vase, ash-trays, mats, fruit baskets, coasters, chandeliers etc. are being made for home décors. The artists of Uttar Dinajpur, Birbhum, Purba Bardhaman and Malda are equipped to make the same. Subhasganj of Uttar Dinajpur and Gazole of Malda make best of the diversified products like lampshades, colourful baskets, jewellery box, jewellery, bangle box etc. Ushaharan of Dakshin Dinajpur makes furniture items. Bhaluka and Jeotha Bansh has good strength and used for sofa, chairs made by artists of Ushaharan.
