Kantha

Tajkira Begam

Call: 9474413141

Tajkira Begum who started learning kantha embroidery from her mother and grandmother since she was 9 has stood out through her exquisite kantha work and has evolved as a confident entrepreneur. Being involved with this craft for the past 2 decades, not only she travelled all around India but also across India like Lithuania, Paris, Japan, China, France, Germany and Sweden. Presently there are more than 200 women working under her.

Lovely Bibi Sheikh

Call: 8372994373

Lovely Bibi started learning this form of embroidery from her mother and grandmother from the age of 10. She is an expert in making traditional kantha. She participated in different exhibitions all over India. She also travelled to Europe to showcase her beautiful kantha products.

Lutfa Bibi

Call: 7318767341

Lutfa Bibi started to learn this form of embroidery from her mother from the age of 12. She participated in different government exhibitions in West Bengal and Delhi.

Aslima Bibi

Call: 9932221237

Aslima Bibi is a resident of Agortore village of Nanoor block; Birbhum. She is weaving Kantha for over 16 years. She is skilled in making intricate designs over various items such as – stole, dupatta, saree, cushion covers, bed covers,boutique bags, churidar etc. Aslima has participated in fairs around Kolkata, Goa, Bankura and Berhampore. She was awarded 2nd by DRDC. Along with her own works and participating in fairs, Aslima has been a trainer for many workshops in Goa, Burdwan and Kolkata.

Amina Bibi

Call: 6297334684

Amina Bibi is a resident of Nanoor village of Nanoor block; Birbhum weaving Kantha for 17 years. She is skilled in making intricate designs over various items. She has participated in Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai. She has received Kamala Devi Award and also received certificate from Gurusadaya Museum. Along with her own works and participating in fairs, Amina has been a trainer for many workshops.

Santana Bibi

Call: 9626257255

Santana Bibi is a resident of Munigram village of Nanoor block; Birbhum weaving Kantha for 26 years. She is skilled in making intricate designs over various items. She has participated in Kolkata, Delhi, and Goa. Along with her own works and participating in fairs, Santana has trained other artists in many workshops.

Mili Bibi

Call: 9185097794

Mili Bibi is a resident of Natunpara village of Nanoor block; Birbhum weaving Kantha for 16 years. She is skilled in making intricate designs over various items. She has participated in Kolkata, Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Berhampore and Goa.

Chandihar Bibi

Call: 9153206573

Chandihar Bibi is a resident of Baliguni village of Nanoor block; Birbhum weaving Kantha for 30 years. She is skilled in making intricate designs over various items. She has participated in Kolkata, Goa, Asansol, Bankura, Durgapur and Berhampore.

Fulbanu Sekh

Call: 8768660333

Fulbanu Sekh is a resident of Warispur village of Ausgram; Purba Bardhaman. Fulbanu has learnt the craft from her sister in-law. She is weaving Kantha for over 21 years. She is skilled in various Kantha stitches like – Run, Hem, fly stitch, cross, katihari and other knots. Fulbanu sekh has participated in fairs around Asansol and Bardhaman.

Bulti Bibi

Call: 6297017402

Bulti Bibi is a resident of Warispur village of Ausgram; Purba Bardhaman. Bulti has learnt the craft from her mother in childhood days. She is weaving Kantha for over 21 years. She is skilled in various Kantha stitches like – Run, Hem, fly stitch, cross, katihari and other knots. She is making intricate designs over various items such as – stole, dupatta, saree, churidar etc. Bulti Bibi has participated in fairs around Kolkata.