About Us

We are from Tantipara, a small, remote village in Birbhum, near Shantiniketan, about four hours from Kolkata. Tantipara literally means a village of weavers.

We are a group of artisans - weavers, textile painters, embroiders, block printers, dyers - with a dream and an ambition to transform the rapidly declining fortunes of our weaving community and rejuvenate the dying cultural heritage.

We want to stem, and even stop, the migration of weavers who do not find it lucrative any more to rely on Tussar silk production. We also want the young, especially the women, to remain in our community, learn the art and craft, and create sustainable local livelihoods.