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Bengal’s craft heritage shines in its indigenous arts like Dhokra metal casting and Gambhira masks. Dhokra is an ancient technique of lost-wax casting, practiced by tribal communities like the Mal and Santal. Artisans shape clay cores, cover them with beeswax designs, and then encase them in...
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Kantha embroidery is one of Bengal’s most beloved textile arts, combining utility with intricate beauty. Traditionally, nakshi kantha quilts were created from layered old saris and dhotis, stitched together with simple running stitches to form elaborate designs. The motifs tell intimate...
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The art of wooden doll making in Natungram, a village in Bardhaman district, stands as a testament to Bengal’s rich folk craftsmanship. These brightly painted, hand-carved figurines are instantly recognizable for their stylized forms and cultural symbolism. Traditionally, the dolls depict...
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West Bengal’s terracotta art is among India’s most recognizable craft traditions, with the iconic Bankura horse as its global symbol. Crafted in Panchmura village and other Bankura district hubs, these sculpted clay horses feature elegantly curved necks, flaring ears, and symmetrical patterns,...
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In the heart of rural Bengal, the Patua community keeps alive a spectacular fusion of visual art and performance. Their signature is the Patachitra scroll: long sheets of cloth or paper painted in vibrant natural colors. Each scroll is a flowing storyboard for the Patua’s sung performance,...
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West Bengal’s Patachitra and Chalchitra art forms are thriving again, thanks to a new wave of cultural interest. Patachitra—narrative scroll painting—is known for its bold lines, vibrant colors, and mythological storytelling. Traditionally created on cloth or dried palm leaves, these...
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A new generation of artists is shaping Kolkata’s future. Creators like Rohan Dasgupta (metal sculptures from junk), Ipshita Roy (black-and-white street photography), and Debojyoti Basu (digital folklore collages) are making waves locally and online. They challenge norms, mix mediums, and often...
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Kolkata’s walls are now loud with colour and conscience. Areas like Hindustan Park, Jadavpur, and Rajabazar are transforming into open-air galleries. Street artists are using walls to narrate local histories, protest politics, celebrate icons like Tagore or Satyajit Ray, and even honour...
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Kolkata, once synonymous with classical art and colonial galleries, is now undergoing a dynamic creative renaissance. From experimental installations to socially-charged street murals and fearless young creators, the city’s art scene is transforming into a vibrant ecosystem of engagement and...
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Miniature paintings were often commissioned by kings and nobles to immortalize courtly scenes, romantic tales, battles, and spiritual themes. Each region in Rajasthan developed its own distinct style—Jaipur, Mewar, Marwar, Bundi, Kishangarh—all bearing unique colour palettes, themes, and...
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