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The Crafts Council of West Bengal The CCWB is a registered non-profit making, non-government body for promotion of Arts, Crafts and crafts persons of Eastern India.

It is affiliated to Crafts Council of India.

Heart shaped clay loofahs and scrubbers now in stock! 100% biodegradable, soothing for the skin without the toxins of pl...
08/07/2026

Heart shaped clay loofahs and scrubbers now in stock! 100% biodegradable, soothing for the skin without the toxins of plastic or synthetic, and adorable too. See you in store!

Shibori cotton fabrics are handcrafted using the traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique, creating unique patterns ...
29/06/2026

Shibori cotton fabrics are handcrafted using the traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique, creating unique patterns through folding, tying, and stitching. Soft, breathable, and eco-friendly, each piece is one of a kind, blending timeless craftsmanship with contemporary style. Come explore our collection of shibori fabrics in store right now at Artisana.

Just in! The most beautiful cane and bamboo mooras. These are not available for shipping, due to their size (Small: 14" ...
26/06/2026

Just in! The most beautiful cane and bamboo mooras. These are not available for shipping, due to their size (Small: 14" tall & Large: 16" tall) but you can drop by our store to get yours. They're priced at ₹2200 and ₹2400. DM to pay and reserve before pick up. We have limited pieces, so get 'em soon! And remember we're closed on Sundays :) ❤️

The registration fee is ₹500 for one day and ₹1,000 for both days.
18/06/2026

The registration fee is ₹500 for one day and ₹1,000 for both days.

Join us for Wedding Story! A Celebration of Bengali Wedding Traditions & Artistry📍 Venue:ARTISANADates: 26th & 27th June...
18/06/2026

Join us for Wedding Story!
A Celebration of Bengali Wedding Traditions & Artistry

📍 Venue:ARTISANA
Dates: 26th & 27th June

Join us for two immersive days to celebrate the beauty of traditional Bengali wedding aesthetics, rituals, and handcrafted artistry.

🌸 Workshop Schedule 🌸
✨ Alpona Training
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM (Both Days)

✨ Mashlabari Session
26th June
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

✨ Tatwa Sajano Workshop
27th June
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Experience the charm of heritage décor, ceremonial artistry, and traditional wedding customs through hands-on learning sessions curated with care.

Archee Roy, who has spent the week working on the mural at our building, is a Dalit-positioned Q***r visual artist, acti...
12/06/2026

Archee Roy, who has spent the week working on the mural at our building, is a Dalit-positioned Q***r visual artist, activist and muralist. She is a Fearless Collective Ambassador and one of the organizers of the Kolkata Pride Walk. She studied Textile Design, developing a deep engagement with materiality, craft traditions, and visual storytelling. Today her interdisciplinary practice spans textiles, batik, mixed-media installations, painting, sculpture, and public art. Deeply influenced by her family's history of migration and textile-making, she uses traditional craft practices as tools to explore themes of caste, gender, sexuality, memory, resilience, and belonging.

Her activism began in 2009 during the movement surrounding the decriminalization of Section 377 in India and continues to shape her practice. Through her work, she centers marginalized narratives, particularly those of Dalit, Q***r, and Trans communities.

Having participated in exhibitions and collaborative projects across q***r, feminist, and community-led spaces, as well as institutions such as Varta Trust, Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata Centre for Creativity, and ICCR, we are grateful to have had her come on board as part of this project.

Tomorrow at Artisana, the Crafts Council of West Bengal is so proud to present our new facade. A mural celebrating the d...
11/06/2026

Tomorrow at Artisana, the Crafts Council of West Bengal is so proud to present our new facade. A mural celebrating the different threads that create the weaves of not just craft, but humanity. In collaboration with The Fearless Collective and Aravani Arts Project, and their phenomenal artists Nandini Moitra, karnika_bai, and Phoenix, we invite you to view the mural and celebrate it, as well as 60 years of working with artisans, with us.

If you'd like to attend, please DM Artisana to be put on the guest list.

And of course, the magic of a mural is that it stays, so if not tomorrow, come by whenever the weather is better, and come up to say hello to us as well!

(Art © Nandini Moitra)

Introducing you to each of the artists working on the Artisana mural, starting with . Karnika is an artist and activist...
10/06/2026

Introducing you to each of the artists working on the Artisana mural, starting with . Karnika is an artist and activist based out of Jaipur. As a woman of trans experience her work is rooted in liberation and q***r joy. As a visual storyteller her art centers the often untold narratives of those in the intersections of marginalization. Her public work focuses on vivid presence in a world that often tries to disappear those who look and present as she does. As a lead artist for she has painted over a hundred murals across the world, most recently one at the Venice Biennale. She is also the founder of / Equal Voices, Astitva Foundation, and brand ambassador for the Jaipur Municipal Corporation. We're lucky to have Karnika be a part of this project, and cannot wait for you to view her work.

Day One of our project with taking over our facade! We're overjoyed to be collaborating with them and with the . The sc...
08/06/2026

Day One of our project with taking over our facade! We're overjoyed to be collaborating with them and with the . The scaffolding is up and the magic has begun! Deep bows to .moitra and Archee Roy for their art. We will be sharing more of it through this week ❤️

A whole new collection of summer saris, including these ikat and jamdani ones, have just come into the store. We're clos...
06/06/2026

A whole new collection of summer saris, including these ikat and jamdani ones, have just come into the store. We're closed on Sundays, but open every other day of the week! Come try them on. 🤍

Address

13, Chowringhee Terrace (off Gokhale Road)
Kolkata
700020

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+918584079336

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