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Clay Dolls & Durga Crafts
The Craft Tradition
Known as
Krishnanagar Clay Dolls & Bankura Terracotta
West Bengal is famous for its clay toys and Durga Puja figurines. The town of Krishnanagar is renowned for its lifelike clay dolls, while Bankura horses are iconic terracotta sculptures known worldwide.
Cultural Significance
"The Bankura horse is a symbol of West Bengal and appears on the state's emblem. Clay toy-making is central to the Durga Puja tradition."
Famous Toys
Bankura Horse
Clay Durga Figurine
Krishnanagar Dolls
Terracotta Animals
Meet the Artisans
All artisansRamesh Kumar
Master Craftsman
28 years experience
Sunita Devi
Folk Art Painter
15 years experience
Mohan Lal
Wood Turner
22 years experience
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