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Faridpur’s ‘basket village’

For generations, the people of Chandpur Mallikpara village in Faridpur Sadar Upazila have been crafting bamboo baskets by hand. This age-old tradition supports the livelihoods of over a hundred families in the area. Renowned for their skill and craftsmanship, the village’s baskets are well known in surrounding districts. Locally, the village is often affectionately referred to as “Jhurir Gram" (basket village).

Bamboo basket-making is a proud tradition in Faridpur's Chandpur Mallikpara village. Residents from nearby areas often call it “Jhurir Gram” (basket village), a nickname that reflects its deep connection to this craft. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

Bamboo basket-making is a proud tradition in Faridpur's Chandpur Mallikpara village. Residents from nearby areas often call it “Jhurir Gram” (basket village), a nickname that reflects its deep connection to this craft. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

A single stalk of bamboo can yield anywhere from two to four baskets. Depending on size and design, each basket is sold for Tk 90 to Tk 300. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

A single stalk of bamboo can yield anywhere from two to four baskets. Depending on size and design, each basket is sold for Tk 90 to Tk 300. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

The bamboo used for these baskets is known locally as “Talla bamboo”. Craftspeople purchase each stalk for Tk 120 to Tk 150, depending on quality and availability. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

The bamboo used for these baskets is known locally as “Talla bamboo”. Craftspeople purchase each stalk for Tk 120 to Tk 150, depending on quality and availability. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

The bamboo used for these baskets is known locally as “Talla bamboo”. Craftspeople purchase each stalk for Tk 120 to Tk 150, depending on quality and availability. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

The bamboo used for these baskets is known locally as “Talla bamboo”. Craftspeople purchase each stalk for Tk 120 to Tk 150, depending on quality and availability. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

In Chandpur Mallikpara, part of Faridpur’s Ishan Gopalpur Union, nearly every household is involved in basket-making -- a tradition passed down through generations. From the elderly to women and children, everyone contributes to the craft. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

In Chandpur Mallikpara, part of Faridpur’s Ishan Gopalpur Union, nearly every household is involved in basket-making -- a tradition passed down through generations. From the elderly to women and children, everyone contributes to the craft. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

Although basket-making remains the primary source of income in Mallikpara, turning a sustainable profit has become increasingly difficult. Artisans say that the price of bamboo has risen significantly in recent years, leaving them with very little margin for profit. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

Although basket-making remains the primary source of income in Mallikpara, turning a sustainable profit has become increasingly difficult. Artisans say that the price of bamboo has risen significantly in recent years, leaving them with very little margin for profit. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

Bamboo basket-making is a proud tradition in Faridpur's Chandpur Mallikpara village. Residents from nearby areas often call it “Jhurir Gram” (basket village), a nickname that reflects its deep connection to this craft. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

Bamboo basket-making is a proud tradition in Faridpur's Chandpur Mallikpara village. Residents from nearby areas often call it “Jhurir Gram” (basket village), a nickname that reflects its deep connection to this craft. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

Although basket-making remains the primary source of income in Mallikpara, turning a sustainable profit has become increasingly difficult. Artisans say that the price of bamboo has risen significantly in recent years, leaving them with very little margin for profit. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

Although basket-making remains the primary source of income in Mallikpara, turning a sustainable profit has become increasingly difficult. Artisans say that the price of bamboo has risen significantly in recent years, leaving them with very little margin for profit. Photo: Sheikh Mofijur Rahman Shipon

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