Howrah, West Bengal

Howrah jute handicraft bags, baskets and stationery

Jute handicraft is one of the major crafts of Howrah district: skilled jute workers specialise in hand-worked jute packs, office stationery, bangles and other creative wears and footwear, as recorded by the West Bengal Heritage Commission. Howrah workshops turn jute fibre into eco-friendly, biodegradable carry bags, baskets and gift items, with many units serving export and bulk orders. A buyer gets sturdy, natural-fibre goods at low cost from a district where jute has long been a core material.

Typical price: ₹50-1000

Buying tip: For daily use pick bags with reinforced handles and a stitched, non-abrasive base; bulk and gift buyers can order custom-printed jute bags directly from Howrah units.