by admin | Jul 18, 2024 |
Manabendra, a sholapith artist is a resident of Bonkapasi in Bardhaman. He is practicing the artform for the last twenty five years. He has learnt from late Aditya Malakar who was his guru. He makes traditional items as well as decorative items. He has participated in fairs in Kolkata and Krishnagar...
by admin | Jul 18, 2024 |
Kashinath Pal is in this craft for more than 20 years. He is a resident of Bonkapasi village of Bardhaman district. Pal has learnt from his father Shaktipada Pal who is his guru. He makes idols of deities. He decorates puja pandal during the festive season...
by admin | Jul 18, 2024 |
Abhijit belongs to the young generation of sholapith artists of Bankapasi, Bardhaman. He is the son of eminent sholapith artist Ashish Malakar who is his guru. He makes traditional items like birds, peacock and animals. He is still learning the finer nuances of the craft and at present he has won a scholarship from Centre ...
by admin | Jul 18, 2024 |
Ashish an eminent Sholapith artist from Bonkapasi, Bardhaman district, has been practising this craft since childhood. His family is associated with Shola craft for almost three generations. He has learnt this craft from his grandparents and his father Aditya Malakar who won the prestigious President’s Award in 1974. His grandmother Katyayani Malakar also won the ...
