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Craft & Tradition · West Bengal
Terracotta work best known for the long-necked Bankura horse, made by potters in Bankura district.
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The Bankura horse from Panchmura village has become a symbol of Bengali craft; the terracotta work carries a geographical-indication tag.
Potters throw the body and legs on the wheel, join and finish them by hand, then fire the pieces to the rich red-brown colour typical of Bankura terracotta.
Terracotta work best known for the long-necked Bankura horse, made by potters in Bankura district.
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