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Nakshi Kantha
West Bengal
Nakshi kantha, a type of embroidered quilt, is a centuries-old Bengali art tradition of the Bengal region

Banglar Rosogolla
West Bengal
The syrupy dessert that is Bengal is well known all around for.

Jaynagarer Moa
Jaynagar Majilpur, West Bengal
Jaynagarer Moa is a seasonal Bengali sweetmeat delicacy prepared from date palm jaggery and Kanakchur khoi. This variety of Moa originated in Jaynagar city in the Indian State of West Bengal. It is now a popular sweet, being produced in Kolkata.

Dhaniakhali Saree
Dhaniakhali, West Bengal
Dhaniakhali Saree is a cotton saree made in Dhaniakhali, West Bengal, India. It is a saree with 100 by 100 cotton thread count, borders between 1.5 and 2 inches and six metre long drape.

Santipore Saree
Shantipur, West Bengal
Santipur is famous for handloom sarees from ancient times. Shantipur sarees are also called by name Santipore saree. This place is famous for handloom sarees from ancient times and elegant designs inspired from nature and especially known for its superfine dhoti and handloom saree with jacquard design.

Gobindobhog Rice
Bardhaman, West Bengal
Gobindobhog is a rice cultivar from West Bengal, India. It is a short grain, white, aromatic, sticky rice having a sweet buttery flavor. It derives its name from its usage as the principal ingredient in the preparation of the offerings to Govindajiu, the family deity of the Setts of Kolkata.

Baluchari Saree
Bishnupur, West Bengal
Baluchar Sari, a garment worn by women across India and Bangladesh. This particular type of sari originated in Bengal and is known for depictions of mythological scenes on the pallu of the sari. It was mainly produced in Murshidabad but presently Bishnupur and its surrounding places of West Bengal is the only place where authentic Baluchuri saris are produced.

Santiniketan Leather Goods
Santiniketan, West Bengal

Bardhaman Sitabhog
Bardhaman, West Bengal
Sitabhog is a famous sweet of Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. Sitabhog is a flavourful dessert that looks like white rice or vermicelli mixed with small pieces of Gulab jamun. Made from cottage cheese, rice flour and sugar, Sitabhog often gives the appearance of pulao, which is albeit sweet in taste.

Khirsapati (Himsagar) Mango
West Bengal