Madur

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.

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.