Bihu dance of Assam is the best expression of the traditions and customs of the people of Assam as well as people of North East India.It is celebrated with great prosperity and pride.It is group dance in which men and women dance together.While performing Bihu dance the most important musicians are the Dholiya.They plays a two faced dhol with a stick and a palm.Pepa is one of the most important and delightful musical instrument of Bihu.Pepa is generally played by a young Bihuwas (a male Bihu artist).When the Pepuwa (the pepa player) plays,the rest accompany by clapping hands and playing the Toka.The Dhol is played with less intensity,so that the Peouwa get the most importance.
CraftEngine for the first time ever transformed this iconic Bihu dance into a Clay Art Figure (famous Krishnanagar Ghurni Clay Art Figure).
The crafts of Bengal are renowned all over the world,mainly because of their pastoral charm.The art of clay doll figure making of Krishnanagar Ghurni is amongst the most popular ones.These beautiful,lively clay structures are adorned with vibrant colours.The craftsmen engaged in this figure doll making are known to bring life to these dolls through the magic in their fingers and years of experience.
USAGES
These beautiful clay dolls are mainly used as decoration pieces or as gifting items.These clay doll figures add a pop of colour and aesthetic to any room.These clay doll figures can be seen as storytellers within themselves since they represent a certain story of a certain individual and truly capture the essence of history.
SIGNIFICANCE
These clay doll figures from Krishnanagar Ghurni are considered to be the unique and special because of their designs,colours,techniques and the history attached to them.
The making of miniature clay doll figures from Krishnanagar Ghurni is purely an artisan’s skill based work.The detailing given to each object and character through artistic handwork and colouring gives these clay dolls close to the reality representation.The utmost care,dedication and hard work that the craftsmen put in,resulting in the clay dolls appearing to be extremely realistic in terms of expression and detailing which makes this Krishnanagar crafts world famous.
The clients for this craft range from national to international.Exhibitions of Krishnanagar Ghurni clay doll figures have also been held on London,Paris and Boston.These clay doll figures also own medels and certificates at national as well as international level exhibitions.
Brand : Craft Engine
Theme : Clay, Figures, Bihu dance, Traditional, Ethnic, Contemporary
Type : Handicraft & Artifacts, Showpiece
Number of piece : 1
Assemble require : No
Material : Clay
Type : Eco friendly
Suitable for : Table
Regional Speciality : Ghurni,Krishnanagar,West Bengal, India
Item Dimensions : 22 cm * 16 cm * 9 cm ( H * L * W )
Item Weight : 2 kg (approx)
Use for : Interior decoration, Home decor, Office decor, Gifting idea for any occasions
Care instruction : Rub with soft cloth
Special Note : These products are exclusive hand made by several craftsmen. So the design, weight and dimension may have slightly change due to the handcrafting process. Actual colour may vary due to photography
Made in India
This craft of clay doll making is 200-250 years old and mainly practised in a place called Krishnanagar Ghurni,in the district of Nadia,West Bengal.According to the clay doll makers,the area where this craft is located and practised is mainly in Gurni since the proper image makers have settled here.The purpose of this effort is to preserve and revive the traditional heritage of clay doll making.
DESIGN
These Krishnanagar clay dolls showcase a realistic representation of various emotions and objects through the craftsman’s skill and experience.Anybody who sees these dolls could easily interpret the scenario and feel that the craftsman wants to depict and portray.As an example you can see a Brahmin priest doing puja in front of Shiva Linga;Men and women performing Bihu dance;Umbrella repairmen fixing broken handles;Triben men and women dancing with the dhols;Male and female devotees participating in kirtan etc.
The dolls are made with soil from the river Ganga.The clay dolls of Krishnanagar Ghurni are famed for their realistic depiction of everyday village life – fishing,farming,basket making,cooking,cleaning,worshipping and subjects like fruits,vegetables,birds and animals.They have been a part of the legacy of the native potters for over eight generations.
The model making involved in this craft purely depends on the hand skill of the craftsman.
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