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.

Afroza Khatun

Call: 6294807939

Afroza Khatun started learning kantha work when she was 10, and was trained by her mother. Not only she participated in different exhibitions within India but also visited London, Dublin, Ireland and Germany. She also owns a stitching school and a unit.

Nurjahan Khatun

Call: 6297200072

Nurjahan Khatun 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 and other utility products. Nurjahan has participated in fairs around Shantiniketan and other areas. Along with her own works and participating in fairs, Nurjahan has been a trainer for many basic training workshops.

Sunehera Khatun

Call: 8509621644

Sunehera Khatun is a resident of Nanoor village of Nanoor block; Birbhum weaving Kantha for over 10 years. She is skilled in making intricate designs over various items. She has participated in fairs around Kolkata, Delhi and other districts of West Bengal. She has received Kamala Devi Award and also received certificate from Gurusadaya Museum. Along with her own works and participating in fairs, Anjila has been a trainer for many workshops.

Anhara Khatun

Call: 8967261020

Anhara Khatun is a resident of Shakbaha village of Nanoor block; Birbhum weaving Kantha for 20 years. She is skilled in making intricate designs over various items. She has participated in Kolkata, Delhi, Goa and Berhampore. Along with her own works and participating in fairs, Sathi has trained other artists in many workshops.

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.

Rupa Khatun

Call: 8101319002

Rupa Khatun is a resident of Khordadariyapur village of Ausgram; Purba Bardhaman. Rupa has learnt the craft from her sister in-law. She is weaving Kantha from the age of 10 years. She is skilled in various Kantha stitches like – Run, Hem, fly stitch, cross, katihari and other knots.

Parvin Sultana

Call: 8972232935

Parvin Sultana is a resident of Bagrai village of Ausgram; Purba Bardhaman.Parvin has learnt the craft from her aunt in childhood days. She is weaving Kantha for over 16 years. She is skilled in various Kantha stitches like – Run, Hem and other knots. She is making intricate designs over various items such as – stole, dupatta, saree, churidar etc.