Malda: Enduring Demand for Traditional Shil Nora & Chakki Grinding Wheels, Valued for Quality and Affordability Even Today
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Traditional Stone Grinders Thrive in Malda: Homemakers Prefer Taste, Durability Over Mixers
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News18•24-02-2026, 06:16
Traditional Stone Grinders Thrive in Malda: Homemakers Prefer Taste, Durability Over Mixers
•Despite modern technology, traditional stone grinding tools like shilnora, jata, and chakki maintain strong demand in Malda.
•Many homemakers prefer hand-ground spices for their distinct taste and quality, which they believe mechanical processes cannot replicate.
•Residents of Panchanandapur in Malda's Kaliachak II Block earn their livelihood by crafting and selling these traditional stone items.
•Sellers like Rina Karmakar source stones from other states, carve them, and sell them at markets and fairs year-round.
•Buyers like Jolly Saha emphasize the durability and reliability of stone tools, viewing them as essential and part of heritage, unlike machines that can break down.
