Madur

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.