Leather Craft of West Bengal is one of the most prominent crafts of the country. In West Bengal, this craftwork is mainly centred at Santiniketan and owing to the dexterity of the artisans, excellent leather crafts have been recognized in the state. Hand made leather crafts of Shantiniketan, embellished with geometric, floral and figurative patterns are greatly admired. Often the motifs are coloured with vivid hues. Other adornment of leather crafts are batik work and tooled leather patterns.

Artefacts of Leather Craft
Leather Craft of West Bengal renders a number of beautiful artefacts including handbags, suitcases, wallets, cushion and moorah covers. Leather accessory are one of the trendiest articles of all time. Apparels, sandals, shoes, belts, jacket and gloves exhibit unique style and elegance. Fashion accessories are often decorated with precious gemstones and other materials.

Leather Carving
Leather Carving is done on a variety of artefacts to decorate them in a charming manner. Carving and braiding on leather are the most distinguished feature of this style of leather craft which is followed by colouring of the articles. Gold stamped paintings on the leather items are another alluring craft of West Bengal. In certain articles leather is glued on wood or iron and different motifs like leaves, flowers and figures are made on them with a thin pen brush. Fine gold pieces are also are also pasted on leather with enamel paint and sugar solution.

Leather Craft of West Bengal have always been a cherished craft of India. The vast range of artefacts ranging from traditional to contemporary style has been admired throughout the country since ages.

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