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A tale of Kumortuli women idol maker

2022-09-24 6 Dailymotion

It’s a man’s world out there in Kolkata’s celebrated potters’ hub, Kumortuli. Yet a handful of women have been challenging this ancient monopoly. A rare breed of women artisans are breathing life into wet clay to create a goddess they call their own, a warrior woman who is their mascot. Here are the most celebrated one CHINA PAL

China is a self-confessed workaholic. And she refuses to talk about her personal life. “I am known by my work, so let’s just focus on my profession,” cautions the celebrated Kumortuli artisan before her interview with us.