In 2017, more than 4000 idols of Goddess Durga were created in 450 narrowly built studios or workshops in Kolkata’s Kumartuli (archaic spelling Coomartolly). Maybe you have visited this cottage industry and have seen half-made clay idols along with the smell of wet earth emanates. Well, this piece of write-up will also help you in knowing how male and female artisans put life into the clay idols. Kumartuli artists work 10 hours in a day to manufacture beautifully finished clay idols for various festivals held in India as well as…
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