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A Peacock Boat made in Shola
Samir Saha2021
Banglanatak
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Shola craft known for its intricate work and finness has inspired artists to create gorgeous and beautifully carved products for ages. One of the popular items is the peacock boat or the 'Mayur Pankhi Nao' which was used by the royalties and elites in the past. This heritage of the beautiful and ornate boats of Bengal is preserved in these miniature Shola carvings.
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- Title: A Peacock Boat made in Shola
- Creator: Samir Saha
- Date Created: 2021
- Location: Murshidabad
- Subject Keywords: Crafts, Shola, Carving, Craftspersons, Artists, Bengal, Geographical Indication, Culture, Cultural Tourism
- Rights: banglanatak.com
- Medium: Sholapith
- 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 but not limited to 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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