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The Masks made by the chhow dancers of Purulia
districts though fall under the group of paper mash but its
peculiarly is that the craftsmen do not use any negative mould. For
every mask, they first make a clay model of the desired shape and
design. Several layers of scrap papers and old rags dipped in clay
solutions are pasted over the green clay model. The clay is scooped
out when the over coated layer gets dried. The mask then painted in
bright colours and becomes ready for use of the dancers. These masks
generally represent legendary or mythological heroes and demons and
are used for dance party. The masks of kirat kirantini have become
famous now a days. |
