Wooden Lacquerware of West Bengal

Raja Rani dolls, wooden carved owls, Radha Krishna idols are made in the most significant manner and are prepared in the six different sizes. There are few images of Ganesha, Durga, Ravana and Laxmi which give the impression of Ivory. These images are around two meters tall and are made out of Gambhira wood.

Kitchen ware is also well crafted by the artists and is well decorated with brass lining. Famous is the rice measuring bowls which are available in all the sizes. It is famous of Lokepur and Siuri in Birbhum District. Wooden platters and other kitchen items are also prepared at Chitpore in Kolkata.

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Arts & Crafts