Of Artisanal Excellence

Kolkata’s historic artisanal alley, Kumartuli, is known for being home to karigars/kumars who work relentlessly through the months prior to Durga Puja to create a perfectly embellished idol of the city’s beloved Goddess. Kumartuli’s dimly lit work stations and lavishly clad clay idols, tapered by nostalgic lanes, contribute an almost sepia-toned landscape, making it emblematic of Kolkata’s enduring aesthetic commitment to the often forgotten past.