Bamboo craft is definitely here to stay as it has managed to evolve beautifully over the years , it has also been able to cater to our traditional yet modern day needs effectively. Add an eco – friendly touch to your homes by incorporating some bamboo domestic decor gadgets like lamps, cane pots, small chairs and varied artifacts. Bamboo kitchenware- Doesn’t that sound interesting? From quilled earrings, necklaces, hair clips to handmade trays and fruit baskets, bamboo never disappoints.Bamboo Craft is deeply rooted in the culture of West Bengal. Moreover, the artisans take immense pride in what they do ,their passion deeply reflects on their craft . In the words of Mahatma Gandhi , “The soul of India lies in its villages and if villages perish, India too perishes.” Let’s come together and support such artforms, for this community as well as for the generations to come.
In Malda, the craft is a skill which the crafts persons have inherited from their forefathers.
The community, in Malda has been successful in transferring the skill among the next generation primarily because this craft is the only source of livelihood for its members. The members of younger generation are taking active interest in the craft form
The Faces Behind our Success
OBJECTIVE-
SC,ST, Women empowerment has become a significant topic of discussion in development and economics.
Women’s empowerment is all about equipping and allowing women to make life-determining decisions through the different problems in society.
Women empowerment is the most crucial point to be noted for the overall development of a country.
People are empowered when they are able to access the opportunities available to them without limitations and restrictions such as in education, profession and lifestyle.
Majlishbag bamboo handycraft products are made with love by very talented women of rural INDIA
Majlishbag bamboo handycraft aims to empower women and take #onestepatatime by giving them financial freedom.
Empowerment includes the action of raising the status of women through education, raising awareness, literacy, and training.
OUR ETHOS-
You need less, buy less, spend less, and ultimately want less.
Living sustainably always comes with great lessons.
The ability to be sustained in certain areas of life means that you’re not depleting resources.
Whether you’re concerned with saving trees, using less energy, or saving water, sustainable habits will support these (and many more) natural resources.
All our products are aesthetically designed and handcrafted with Love.
ALFAN TUDU
PURNIMA TUDU
BARUN HANSDA
Weaving Bamboo into Products
Sons and daughters first observe and then assist their fathers and mothers in creating much of their utility objects, especially if the raw material is easily at hand. Farmers for centuries have cultivated their lands and then relied heavily on artisans to offer them articles for the next step in their work. Bamboo articles are made first by cutting the bamboo to the sizes, widths and lengths required. Different bamboo species are best for performing separate functions. Not much is needed to fashion them further except for the indigenous cutting knives called dao and takal. Any kind of fine lacy pattern or tough open weaves depend simply on the process and technique of cutting the bamboo.
The parts of a basket are the base, the side walls, and the rim. A basket may also have a lid, handle, or embellishments. Most baskets begin with a base Bamboo is cut into pieces as per the desired sizes and is soaked in water for nearly three days, then are sun dried and slices are made of desired shapes and sizes. Slices are generally thin to make it pliable so are easier to twine and weave. A wide variety of patterns can be made by changing the size, colour, or placement of a certain style of weave. To achieve a multi-coloured effect, the artists first dye the twine and then weave them together in elaborate patterns. The crafts persons work from the courtyard of their homes.
