Saree
A mix of traditional and contemporary, Kolkata is the saree hub. Get a tath or jamdani or even a typical benarasi; the list goes on. The state outlets in Dakshinapan have a mix of everything while handpicked classic sarees can be bought from Ananda on Park Street.
Tea
Darjeeling is the storehouse of some of the best tea in the world. It is processed as black, green, white and oolong tea. Check for Nathmulls Tea at the smaller stores.
Sandesh
West Bengal loves its sweets. Bring back boxes of sandesh from the famous K.C. Das sweets. From the basic makha to the kanchagolla and the much loved nolen gurer sandesh, there is a whole lot to choose from…
Tibetan Carpets
The Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre in Darjeeling makes gorgeous Tibetan carpets to order, that can take up to six months. Some other available items include wood carved items like folding tables, frames, wall hangings along with leather items such as boots and shoes.
Terracotta horses
The handicrafts of Bankura and Bishnupur make for a great collection. Also known as the Bankura horse, these are also made of wood.
