Madur

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.

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.

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.