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Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Cane and Bamboo Handicrafts

Handicraft Confidence: medium

Jalpaiguri is famous for its traditional handicrafts, especially cane and bamboo crafts, which local artisans make into baskets, furniture, décor and eco-friendly gift items. Cane round baskets and rattan-cane pieces are made and sold by district workshops at prices starting around 400 rupees a piece. These handwoven items are the most recommended souvenirs for visitors carrying them back home. A buyer gets light, durable, naturally finished handwoven goods at affordable prices.

Typical price: ₹100-2000 per piece (cane baskets from about 399-899)

Buying tip: Browse the cane and bamboo shops and workshops around the Jalpaiguri and Malbazar bazaars; baskets start around 400 rupees and flat, woven items pack easily as travel souvenirs.

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Cane and Bamboo Handicrafts

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Sub-regions

JalpaiguriMalbazar

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3 shops

Sellers

cane bamboo handicrafts

DK

Dooars Kans Baman Shilpa Kendra

Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri · West Bengal

Malla family splitting and lashing Dooars cane (kans) and bamboo into market baskets and steamers by hand.

Sample listingFamily Workshop

4.7 ★ 30 yrs active

Cane fruit basket₹450

Bamboo steamer (dumba)₹350

Cane wall basket set (pair)₹850

cane bamboo handicrafts

MB

Malbazar Baman Studio

Malbazar, Jalpaiguri · West Bengal

Sunita Das weaves lathi bamboo and cane into lunch boxes, caddies and toys, finishing each piece with natural lac.

Sample listingArtisan

4.4 ★ 15 yrs active

Bamboo lunch box (dabba)₹550

Cane storage basket₹399

Bamboo toy elephant₹300

Cane tea caddy₹899

cane bamboo handicrafts

PB

Panchla Baman Shilpa Kendra

Jalpaiguri, Jalpaiguri · West Bengal

Rural craft cooperative near Panchla where cane splitters and weavers work together on baskets, mats and wall pieces.

Sample listingCooperative

4.2 ★ 40 yrs active

Cane market basket₹650

Bamboo table mat set (2 pcs)₹480

Cane wall hanging₹950