Bamboo Jewelry Boom: Rural Women's Creations Trend in Mumbai, Bengaluru

• Nutangram, Purba Bardhaman, known for woodcraft, now gains recognition for handmade bamboo jewelry.
• Eco-friendly jewelry crafted by rural self-help groups is reaching major cities like Bengaluru, Assam, and Mumbai.
• Designs incorporate colorful threads, fabric, beads, paper, and copper wire, depicting rural life and traditional themes.
• Demand for lightweight, eco-friendly bamboo jewelry surpasses gold, attracting the new generation to unique handmade designs.
• Women like Mallika Sarkar, Mampi Mondal, and Mithu Dutta achieve self-reliance, earning income and funding children's education with state government loan support.