Several districts of West Bengal have been well-established on the festivals, cultures, and Folk art from the ancient time. A descriptive review was done after compiling historical perspectives, geographical features, and Folk art & culture of Bankura district, West Bengal, India. Interestingly, it was found that cultural activities and Folk art are closely depending upon historical and geographical features of Bankura district. Moreover, tribals are the most important population where traditional knowledge is transferred to craft technology and they enjoy for producing the craft and paintings with the help of local resources. This review may help the academicians, researchers, media personnel and Government authorities to encourage their technology for their household industrial development. Further research is suggested for the socio-economic benefit related to these folk, festivals, culture, and crafts productions through proper trading. In Indian perspective, still various districts of West Bengal are potential for folk music, dance or art which canbe evocative to the rich Indian culture.              

Keywords: Tribal Culture, Folk Art, Festival, Local Resources, Natural Resources, Craft and Painting.