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Kalighat dolls of Calcutta and Natungram of Burdwan district craved from one piece of wood are famous for its elegant simplicity and traditional local flavour. The owl of Natungram has become a popular craft of attraction. The changing taste and demand of the people has inspired the wood carving artisans to create modern wooden toys, images and varieties of other decorative utility products. About 500 artisans residing in different district like Burdwan, Birbhum, Bankura, Darjeeling, Murshidabad, North and South 24-Parganas are engaged in the crafts. |
