The East Indian states of India are Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa and Jharkhand. The crafts of East India speak of dexterity and sense of artistry of the locals.

Toy making is a craft in the region. In Toupadana in Jharkhand wooden toys are made which are completely abstract. The toys are always in pairs, which are stunning and very original as they different from other dolls. In Krishnagar in West Bengal traditional dolls are made from clay, which have been widely acclaimed and are displayed in museums all over the world.

West Bengal is famous for kantha embroidery and weaving cotton sarees in handlooms, which are tant sarees. Another variety of silk sari, which is produced in West Bengal, is the Baluchari sarees, which are in dark shades like red, purple and chocolate. The royalty patronized this craft in the past.

An essential part of East Indian crafts is mask making. The masks of Jharkhand are very different from those of Bihar as they are fiercer because the facial expression is overstated. Purulia in West Bengal chou masks are made of papier- mache which has an earthy element in it. In Orissa, painted masks are created out of wood, sholapith and other available raw materials. The masks are painted in soothing colours. The papier - mache masks of Bihar have acquired a modern dimension over the years. Originally the masks were made of wood, bamboo and pumpkin shells.

Each state has an exclusive craft like; Orissa is the hub of pure silver filigree work. West Bengal is famous for terracotta craft where the terracotta horses are exquisite piece of artistry. Sholapith craft are another exclusive form of craft in the state where the pith of shola, a herbaceous plant is used to make decorative items. Jharkhand, which has dense forests, have mastered the craft of woodwork, which includes attractive articles like door panels, boxes, windows, wooden spoons etc. In Bihar, carpets, lacquer ware and wood inlay.