Handmade Terracotta Diwali Navaratri Diya with 5 Diya's (II) Telia Rumal These are soldered together to

These are soldered together to the surface of a same metal object and arranged in the form of artistic motifs

Silk is sorted

Pattachitra has also expanded beyond traditional themes and been adapted to depict contemporary subjects

Celebrated for their craftsmanship and cultural significance

they are generally quite expensive

Handmade Terracotta Diwali Navaratri Diya with 5 Diya's (II) Telia Rumal These are soldered together toTerracotta of Bankura is one of the first attempts of man at clay modelling that has been perfected with time. Baked in sun and burnt in mud kilns with dry eucalyptus leaves, the earthly ensembles in dull ochre or red are beauteous caricatures. Terracotta has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The simple yet dynamic terracotta artistry of Panchmura has its origin in religious ritual. The structure of the 'Bankura Horse' has been so