Jamdani was originally a dress material for women and men but nowadays it is mainly in the form of saris with a great variety of designs with geometrical motifs made on simple frame-or pit-looms. The saris are woven with a silk warp and a cotton weft. The extra weft inlaid pattern is worked with a […]
The art of Chau mask making is around 150 years old. This began during the reign of King Madan Mohan Singh Deo of Baghmundi in Charida district of Purulia, West Bengal. These masks were used in Chau dance, which is a martial art and involves vigorous movements. Charida village home to chau mask makers is […]
Kushmandi is a well-known cultural hub in Dinajpur district of West Bengal. Here wooden masks that are locally known as mukha are crafted. These are usually worn during the traditional performance of the Gomira dance of the community. These masks are light to wear and have hollowed spaces for the performer to see and breathe. […]