CHURA DURGA WITH FAMILY STYLE 1 Nizamabad Black Pottery The deity is typically depicted

The deity is typically depicted with rich colors

often crafted with gold or silver threads

The surrounding area of the plate is adorned with decorative motifs

using a thick needle called Takua

CHURA DURGA WITH FAMILY STYLE 1 Nizamabad Black Pottery The deity is typically depictedTerracotta of Bankura is one of the first attempts of man at clay modelling that has been perfected with time. Baked in sun and burnt in mud kilns with dry eucalyptus leaves, the earthly ensembles in dull ochre or red are beauteous caricatures. Terracotta has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The simple yet dynamic terracotta artistry of Panchmura has its origin in religious ritual. The structure of the 'Bankura Horse' has been so