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Ghurni is a neighbourhood of Krishnanagar in Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the centre for the production of clay dolls, often referred to as Krishnanagar clay dolls.
Maharaja Krishnachandra (1710–1783), King of Krishnanagar was a great patron of the fine arts, including literature and music and supported the production of clay dolls. In 1728 he brought families of potters from Dhaka and Natore and settled them in Ghurni, then a village.
Krishnanagar clay dolls are unique in their realism and the quality of their finish. They truly represent a breakaway from the traditional form. Fruits, fish, insects, animals, birds, and of course the entire pantheon of Hindu gods and goddesses, and even the ubiquitous Donald Duck and other popular comic strip characters, faithful copies of real-life, down to the minutest detail. Realistic recreations of everyday life, work, mood and character- farmers, weavers, rag pickers, basket makers, umbrella makers – are all specialties of Krishnanagar clay doll artisans.
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11 replies on “Clay Dolls of Krishnanagar, West Bengal, India”
hi, this is damn good, can you provide me makers contact number….
i want to make a survey abt clay modelling in krishnagar .. can anybody provide me informations abt clay modelling industry @ gurni….
very nice and salute
hi this is good can u provide me makes or sales man number pls
audiavinash@gmail.com
9972524609
How can I buy them?
Please provide the contacts of these artisans.
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want to buy?? http://gaatha.com/krishnanagar-dolls-making/
So beautiful . Thank you gor sharing
Interesting. The dolls are beautiful. Hats off to the artisans.
Thanks for sharing. These all pictures are awesome.
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