Kantha
Kantha is the traditional embroidery of Bengal. These three-layered   quilted varieties   with exquisite motifs embroidered on them are known as the nakshi kantha. Many varieties of kantha are being produced all over the state but the three-layered ones are produced exclusively in Crafts Council's own center at Deshbandhu Park in Kolkata. A range of bedspreads, wall hangings, cushion covers bags etc.- are being created using this style at this center. One craftsperson takes approximately one month to finish a piece 12" x 12". There are about 30 craftswomen working with the council including a national awardee.

Woven Textiles
Bengal is known from ancient times for its fine woven textiles. In present times these have diversified into stoles, scarves and other accessories to suit global needs. These are all hand-made being woven on the handloom using silk and cotton. Some are Khadi items being completely hand-spun and hand woven. Some have the exquisite jamdani patterns embroidered on them. The prices start from around 400INR going up to 4000 INR for the khadi jamdani varieties. Production rate depends on intricacy of weave and whether handspun or not. Large orders are handled by the weavers' societies.

Balaposh
Balaposh is an exclusive shawl traditionally used by the aristocracy. It is made in the Murshidabad area using a close guarded technique. The craftsman makes a soft quilt with a thin layer of 'attar' scented cotton between two silk layers using no quilting stitches at all. Virtually one craftsman retains the secret of this craft today. Production can not be more than one or two piece(s) a month.

Horn Crafts
The subtle naturally shaded buffalo horns were traditionally used for crafting combs. Nowadays these are used by craftsmen to   make a range of utility and   decorative items like spoons, bowls, boxes, jewellery etc. The natural beauty of the shaded grains is often enhanced with intricate designs and inlay work. These are produced by many communities mainly in the southern districts of West Bengal. Prices and production rates vary with the intricacy of the designs.

Sholapith
Shola-pith is a kind of very light pithy reed found in the marsh lands of Eastern India. The Craftsmen or 'malakars' work with their special iron knives or 'kath' to fashion intricate objects out of it.
Apart from toys and images, big and small, some shola-pith craftsmen also create items that form an intergral part of most of the major religious rituals - mainly in the form of'sholar saaj' - which is the ornamentation and decoration for sacred images. This is a natural product and decorative flowers made of it are a popular item. Prices are low, especially for the smaller decoratives, and production rate is high.

Silver Filigree
Exquisite silver filigree work is done by different communities in the district of South-24-Parganas. Traditionally jewellery items were made but with design input from Crafts Council various items suited to contemporary lifestyles- napkin holder, coasters, bowls, trays, bookmarks etc - are being produced. Prices depend on the size of the item and the intricacy of the design. Production can be geared up for simple items but for intricate ones, requiring expert craftspeople, production rate is low.

Conch Shell /Sea-shell-coconut shell-palmwood
Another art form is Conch shell objects - where the resources of the sea contribute to the rich heritage of crafts in Bengal. Carved (engraved) Conch Shell is a craft-form which stands unique in the scenario of Bengali craft. The conch shell workers slice sparkling conch shells with simple hand tools and make bangles, bracelets and a range of ornaments.

Various beautiful decorative/utility items like jewelry, spoons etc. are made out of sea-shells or coconut-shells in combination with horns and palmwood. These are produced mainly in the southern districts of West Bengal. Prices vary depending on items and large productions are possible.