Wall Hangings

The exquisitely decorated Wall Hangings of West Bengal represent the rich artistic skills and creative imagination of the craftsmen of the state. One of the most flourishing industry of West Bengal, the handicraft industry produces many decorative items.

West Bengal is one of the leading Jute producing states of India. The handicraft industries of the state produce many items of jute like beautifully designed carpets, attractive jute bags, colorful jute door mats, and many other decorative house hold goods. The Wall Hangings are one such products of the small-scale cottage and handicraft industry of West Bengal.

The local artists of West bengal weave the fine threads of jute to produce beautiful Wall Hangings. The natural golden color of the jute threads impart a yellowish and golden tinge to the Wall Hangings. To make them more attractive, the craftsmen design the Wall Hangings with colorful silk threads and beads.

The Wall Hangings have an internationally acclaimed status and any tourist who visits the state makes it a point to purchase them. The Wall Hangings serve various purposes. While on one hand the Wall hangings can be used as an decorative item that adds to the grace of the rooms, on the other hand they can be used as souvenirs, and gifted to near and dear ones as a token of love and appreciation.

The handicraft industry forms the backbone of the economy of West Bengal. The state earns large chunks of revenue from the small-scale handicraft and cottage industries. The Wall Hangings of the handicraft industry reflects the rich cultural tradition of the past that has triggered down to the present era to strengthen the economic condition of West Bengal.