The folk arts of West Bengal have always been a treasure-trove of folk art in diverse forms, which found expression in almost every conceivable item of village life in earlier days. In this book, the author delves into the intricacies of the creative pattern of folk arts of Bengal, providing an overview of the vast array of art forms. The folk arts of West Bengal have always been a treasure-trove of folk art in diverse forms, which found expression in almost every conceivable item of village life in earlier days, starting from clay-built houses and corn-bins to folk painting,

This volume is a result of meticulous research on the arts and crafts of Bankura.

The Indian state of West Bengal has a rich and living tradition of handicrafts. Primarily folk in character, they include a sophisticated tradition of textile manufacture that reached and continues to maintain a high level of excellence. The fame of Bengal's textiles first attracted the British East India Company, and ultimately led to the subjugation of this state - and the India subcontinent - to British rule. This book captures the variety and vitality of Bengal's crafts and the range of their creative expression.