Madur

Arun Khatua

Call: 9775134162

Arun Khatua is an excellent Madur artist who belongs to Pingla, Paschim Medinipur. His experiential journey of promoting the loom-based Madur craft of Bengal is very inspiring. Pingla is known for Patachitra but is also famous for Madur weaving. Growing up in a village that houses multiple artists and the traditional cultural heritage inspired him to learn the art of making Madur craft. In 1989 he attended design training and got associated with the Madurkathi craft. Being a first-generation Madur artist, in 2001, he established Belun Hasthashilpo Kuti Society. Today, working with around 30 artisans, the organization is producing diversified products and supplying to various local and national exhibitions, fairs and sustainable client houses like Sasha. He has also developed a small-scale dyeing unit to expand his business.

Gurupada Mana

Call: 8972511596

Gurupada Mana is a well-known Madur artist who belongs to Jhikuria village in Sabang block, Paschim Medinipur. He learned the art of weaving traditional fine Madurs from his elder sister at a very young age. He has been appreciated at several fairs, exhibitions and festivals for his excellent Madur work. One can find his products at various craft stores across India. He has received district level awards and has been appointed as a Master Trainer for improving the skill of other weavers. Now his daughter has learned the techniques of making Madurs from him and becoming a great help to his business.

Madan Mohan Mana

Call: 9617884163

Madan Mohan Mana is a Madur artist who resides at Sabang block in Paschim Medinipur. He is also an entrepreneur, providing livelihood to the local women and empowering them financially. He learned the technique of making Madur craft from his father Atul Chandra Mana, a well-known Madur artist of the region who started a loom-based Madur unit called Uttor Bansboni Pally Unnoyan Sangha. The unit is now running under the supervision of Madan Mohan Jana, which has achieved to produce diversified lifestyle products within a very short duration.

Lakshmi Sahoo

Call: 7865849439

Lakshmi Sahoo is a Madur weaver and a woman entrepreneur who established her own unit in 2015. Being a part of a Self Help Group, she formed a group of 40 women and started her entrepreneurial journey. The unit is called Ma Manasha Mat Centre and is currently a thriving business entity. A women who never stepped out of her village running successful business is an inspiring journey. Today she is participating in different festivals at the District and State level. Lakshmi was also invited to a reputed reality show on Bengali television and won the show. (https://youtu.be/_eeOdBtyUC4). She is an important member of Paschim Medinipur Sarta Madur Bayan Silpi Kalyan Samity which is a Madur weavers’ society in the district.

Nishikanto Jana

Call: 9800314193

Nishikanto Jana is a well-known and highly skilled Madur artist belonging to Sarta Village of Sabang Block. Finely woven Mataranchis with the use of dyed sticks were introduced in the market by him. He is an expert in dyeing natural fibers. Several major craft houses have worked with him for his expertise. This range of products has found acclaim across India. He has received several accolades at the National and State level.

Mithu Rani Jana

Call: 9734845044

Mithu Rani Jana belongs to Sarta Village of Sabang Block. She is one of the finest Madur artists, who represented the craft in different corners of the country. she has been participating in several workshops fairs, exhibitions and festivals in many cities for years. Recently, she received National Award for her amazing work.

Tapas Jana

Call: 9434942166

Tapas Jana is from the Sabang region of Medinipur. He has been associated with Madurkathi weaving since childhood. He is very skillfully trained in Mataranch weaving and fine thread weaving technique. Since 1991 he has been awarded 5 times by the state for his works. He has participated in several workshops and competitions in many cities of the country. Recently, he has been honored with National Award.

Suman Kumar Jana

Call: 95936 88991

Suman Kumar Jana is a 31-year young Madur artist from Satara village of Sabang block, Paschim Medinipur. Apart from being an excellent artist, he is a primary school teacher. To sustain the community based traditional heritage, he gets engaged in to Madur weaving after finishing his responsibilities in school. He learned the art of making traditional and loom-based Madur from his father Ashok Jana. Suman is now helping his father to extend their business by representing the traditional craft in different fairs, festivals, exhibitions and events. By using digital knowledge, Suman has expanded their business digitally.

Alak Jana

Call: 9734845044

Alak Jana belongs to the fine lineage of Madur makers hailing from Sarta Village of Sabang Block. He won the accolade of the President’s Award in the year 2008 as a result of his fine Mataranchis bringing glory to this tradition. He has represented the state of West Bengal on several occasions and has brought laurels for the same.

Gaurirani Jana

Call: 9800314193

Gaurirani Jana is from the Sabang region of Paschim Medinipur. She learned the art of making mats from her parents and practicing it from childhood. She has been representing this traditional craft to different cities in India by participating in several workshops, fairs and festivals. She has received Presidential award.

Ashoke Jana

Call: 9733728742

Ashoke Jana is a resident of Sarta village under Sabang block of Paschim Medinipur. He is weaving Madur for the past 46 years. Ashoke has learnt the art of weaving Madur traditionally from his parents. In the early stage of weaving, he only weaved single (Ek hara) Madur which primarily helped their family to sustain economically. Gradually with time, he along with his family members started making home decor and other utility products like – file, diary, hats, curtains, wall hangings and floor and table matt, etc. Apart from the pre mentioned product range, Ashoke Jana is known for the premium quality of Madur called Masland. All through his art jouney Ashoke has participated in many fairs and exhibitions in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and West Bengal. He also has a Madur making unit by the name Pratima Matt Centre.

Kalyani Maity

Call: 9382960641

Kalyani Maity is a resident of Makrami Chowk village under Sabang block of Paschim Medinipur. She is associated with the art of Madur weaving for the past 10 years. Kalyani has learnt the art of weaving Madur by taking vocational training classes and later, her uncle Hari Das taught her. In the earlier stage, She used to take orders from Chandan Mula an eminent Madur artist and gradually with time, she started started her own unit by the name Kalyani Matts. Along with production, she has also helped many women by providing them skill development training to weave Madur which also generated an economic flow among the village. The products she is expert in making are – laptop bags, files, and other utility and home décor items. All through her art jouney, Kalyani has participated in many fairs and exhibitions in Delhi, Mumbai, Bolpur, Rourkela and Rajasthan. Kalyani Maity has received the GI certificate in the year 2022.

Tapas Gayen

Call: 7076177878

Tapas Gayen is a resident of Adisimla village of Paschim Medinipur. He is associated with the art of Madur weaving for the past 10 years. Tapas has learnt the art of weaving Madur traditionally from his father Adwaitya Gayen. He started his own unit by the name Tapas Matt factory. The product Tapas is expert in making is floor matt. He is considered the best in starting the warf process for weaving by setting the threads on to the drum for getting colour patterns. All through his journey, Tapas Gayen has participated in fairs around Bolpur and Kolkata.

Srikanto Mandal

Call: 9733706946

Srikanto Mandal is a resident of Gangra village under Pingla block of Paschim Medinipur. He is associated with the art of Madur weaving for the past 15 years. Srikanto has learnt the art of weaving Madur from the renowned Madur artist Arun Khatua. He started his own unit by the name Tiya Matt Centre. The products Srikanto is expert in making are - floor matt, table matt and runners, hats, Wall hangings and curtains. He is considered the best in making table matts and curtains. All through his journey, Srikanto Mandal has participated in fair around Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai.

Pabitra Samanta

Call: 9775257518

Pabitra Samanta, a young Madur artist from Bankebheri Village of Pataspur I block, runs a Madur unit named Samanta Mat Unit. His father started the business with the entire family and Pabitra joined his hand after completing his post-graduation degree. Pabitra is not just a businessman but a prudent member of the community sustaining the traditional heritage and providing livelihood to 25-30 women of his village. Several businessmen based on the beaches of Digha procure their produce.

Ranjit Guchait

Call: 9733486806

Ranjit Guchait is a Madur entrepreneur who has a unit by the name of Barbasudevpur Pragati Mat Centre where 35 artisans are working every day. The unit has received the Craftmark certificate as a result of sticking to certain international norms for the handicraft industry. The unit produces pedal loom based Madur and makes a wide range of products such as table mats, table runners, bags, window blinds, folders, magazine holders, bottle holders, toiletry pouch etc. He is also a secretary of a Madur weavers’ society, established in the district of Purba Medinipur called Purba Medinipur Pajankul Madur Bayan Silpi Kalyan Samity. He has participated in different festivals in Uttarakhand, Odisha, Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi and also in Goa.

Biswajit Dutta

Call: 9733804115

Biswajit Dutta is an eminent Madur artist from Pajankul village under Bhagabanpur-I block of Purba Medinipur. He is associated with the art of Madur weaving for the past 20 years. Biswajit has learnt the art of weaving Madur traditionally from his family. He started his own unit by the name Dutta Kutir Shilpalay and also a member of Purba Medinipur Pajankul Madur Bayan Shilpa Kalyan Samity. The product range of Biswajit are - floor matt, table matt and runners, hats, Wall hangings and curtains. He is considered the best in making files, bags and pen stands. All through his journey, Biswajit has participated in fair around West Bengal, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Goa and Chhattisgarh.

Sarajubala Giri

Call: 9547321445

Sarajubala Giri is a legendary Madur artist from Kholaberia village under Ramnagar-I block of Purba Medinipur. She is weaving Madur for the past 42 years. Sarajubala has learnt the art of weaving Madur from her husband lt. Arvind Giri. The products she makes are – Masland and other loom based products. All through these years, Sarajubala Giri has visited for fairs and exhibitions in – Delhi, Mumbai, Hariyana, Kolkata, Rajasthan, etc. She has been appreciated for her contribution in Madur weaving by felicitating her with Presidents Award in 1990 and she has also been awarded state award.

Sushanta Sasmal

Call: 6294409035

Sushanta Sasmal is a renowned Madur artist from Bhatda village under Egra –II block of Purba Medinipur. He is associated with the art of Madur weaving for the past 15 years. Sushanta has learnt the art of weaving Madur from block level training program under the observation of expert Madur weaver Mr Purna Ch. Giri. He started his own unit by the name Sasmal Hastashilpo Sambhar. The unit produces a wide range of products like - folding matts, water bottle holders, bags, table matt & runners, curtains, etc. All through these years, Susanta Sasmal has visited for exhibitions and fairs in – Digha, Haldia and Birbhum.