1 8 Soumyajit DeyADVERTISEMENT“The craft (of making phuchka stands) is at least 250 years old. We have always used organic materials – bamboo, wicker and paper. “If there is water in the bamboo planks, the structure won’t be strong enough. Among our clients, our work is more renowned than that of Tripura, which is famous for bamboo craft.”8 8 Soumyajit DeyBoma, another artisan, sat nearby, scraping bamboo planks with ease. On Ramesh Dutta Street, bamboo is more than just a raw material.

Source: The Telegraph February 12, 2026 03:07 UTC