Shola artists carve out extremely intricate products out of the supple material that demonstrate their dexterity and creativity. This image shows a hand-carved figurine of two elephants.
About the craft: Shola, also referred as Indian cork is a pure white delicate plant that grows in the moist and marshy lands of Bengal. Shola craft-persons are called Malakars. Various products including religious artefacts as well as decorative items are made out of Shola. The intricate carvings found in Murshidabad resemble the age-old ivory tradition.
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