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Central Kolkata✓ Verified for 2026Est. 1978 (Over 48 Years)Handloom & Traditional Handicraft Showcase

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Shimla Byam Samity

Shimla Byam Samity, Shimla Byam Samity, Central Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700007, India

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🚇 Nearest Metro Station

Girish Park

437 m walk (~5 mins)

👥 Crowd Level

Quick entry, queue moving fast

Peak Rush: 07:30 PM - 01:30 AM

⏰ Opening Hours

06:00 AM – 02:00 AM

Best Hours: 16:00:00

🚆 Nearest Rail Terminal

Howrah Junction

Connected via local suburban grid

Curated Cultural & Art Dossier

Art, Architecture & Philosophy

Shimla Byam Samity thematic narrative, master artisans, and creative vision.

Recent & Past Themes

Current Edition

2025: Tant-O-Tanti (Tribute to Bengal Handloom Weavers) | 2024: Dokra O Pittol (Lost-Wax Bell Metal Magic) | 2023: Kantha-Stitch & Jamdani Odyssey

Historical Themes

2025: Tant-O-Tanti | 2024: Dokra O Pittol | 2023: Kantha-Stitch Odyssey | 2022: Purulia Chhau Art | 2021: Shantiniketan Leather Craft

Pratima & Divine Sculpture

Artisan clay sculpture draped in authentic hand-woven Jamdani and Baluchari silk with bell-metal jewelry.

Craftsmanship & Materials Used

Handloom wooden shuttle looms, thousands of yarn spools, Dokra brass castings, natural dyed cotton, and soft ambient flute ragas.

Cultural Story & Community

Shimla Byam Samity in Central Kolkata transforms its puja pavilion into an ode to Bengal’s hereditary weavers and metalworkers. Every nook of the pandal features genuine handcrafted textures, providing livelihoods to rural craftspeople and enchanting visitors with textile elegance.

Awards & Honors

Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman (Best Handicraft Craftsmanship)

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