The hand weaving tradition in Bengal boasts a heritage spanning over a thousand years, deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of the region. The partition era witnessed a significant migration of many weavers to West Bengal, adding to the richness of its textile heritage.
Key weaving centers in Bengal include Kalna (known for Tangail), Fulia and Shantipur (specializing in Tant), Bishnupur (renowned for Baluchari), and Murshidabad (also recognized for Baluchari). Each of these centers contributes to the diverse and intricate tapestry of Bengal’s weaving traditions.
THE SAREES OF BENGAL
TANT: Comes from the Hindi/Bangla word Tant which means loom. BALUCHARI : popular handloom that has been prominent since the Mughal era. The name comes from the traditional weaving center in Baluchar, Murshidabad.
KANTHA: An embroidery style that uses ancient motifs of flowers, leaves, and birds.
JAMDANI :A heritage handloom product that comes from the Persian word jam which means cup and dani which means container.
 | Day 01 - Kolkata Arrive Kolkata. Transfer assistance to hotel . Checkin. Free time. Day 02 – Krishnagar After breakfast checkout and drive to Krishnagar via Phulia Shantipur & Kalna for an interactive meet with the weavers Free evening Day 3 – Murshidabad Reach Murshidabad in the morning and check in to your hotel. After lunch, set out for a half day sight seeing tour including Cossimbazar Rajbari and Dutch Cemetery Day 4 – Murshidabad Early morning Heritage walk ( Jain Temple , Old terracotta temple and Old Palace ) Depart to visit Hazarduari Palace, Immambara , Katra Mosque , Wasif manzil & Weavers Village ( Tanti Para ) Return for lunch free afternoon Overnight Stay Day 5 – Shantiniketan After breakfast checkout and depart for Shantiniketan a drive of 03 hrs 30 mins. Arrive Shantiniketan & Check-into hotel. Lunch. Evening visit to Khoai Hat. The weekly market officially known as "Khoai Boner Annya Haat" is a platform Dinner Day 6 – Shantiniketan After Breakfast depart for temple tour featuring terracotta art. Lunch Alternative possibilities include visiting a ceramic studio or other textile workshops. Dinner Day 7– Bishnupur After Breakfast checkout and depart for Bishnupur a drive of 3 hrs 30 mins. Overnight stay. Day 8– Kolkata After Breakfast checkout and depart for Kolkata a journey of 4hrs 30 mins on the way visit the terracotta temples and the place of making Dashabataar tash'. Lunch Day 9– Kolkata After breakfast Wilsons hotel ( David Wilson (1808–1880) worked as a confectioner in Calcutta and on 18 November 1840 he opened the Auckland Hotel in Calcutta. Lunch Overnight stay. Day 10 – Kolkata After breakfast checkout End of tour. |
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