Handmade Terracotta Diwali Navaratri Diya with 5 Diya's (V) Banaras Métal Repoussé Craft and reliefs on metal surfaces

and reliefs on metal surfaces

The artisans from Muzaffarpur specialize in the making of a special kind of bangles called the lahathi

known for its intricate designs and exquisite craftsmanship

Historical records

great durability

Handmade Terracotta Diwali Navaratri Diya with 5 Diya's (V) Banaras Métal Repoussé Craft and reliefs on metal surfacesTerracotta 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