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Clay Image Makers of Kumartuli

Clay Image Makers of Kumartuli

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Documentary

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A modest tradition of making clay images existed in Bengal in pre-British times. These craftsmen originally “Potters” by caste became the core settlers of Kumartuli, which means “Potters Quarter”. “Documentation of Clay Image Makers of Kumartuli”s an attempt to understand their plight and Kumartuli’s contribution to one of the biggest festivals in the world.

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Released

Original Language

Bengali

Runtime

52 mins

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Release Date

09 October 2014

Country

India

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