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.

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.

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.

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.

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.