Arts and Handicrafts of West Bengal
When it comes to the richness of art and culture, West Bengal stands out to be one of the most unique and diverse states. The various foreign reigns have highly influenced the art and architecture of the state. However, Bengal prides itself on the imprint which it carries beyond the foreign influences, ancient and modern. The foreign powers play a major role in the gradual changes that influenced the arts and crafts, providing an artistic diversity in the forms of dance, music, traditional handicrafts, painting, and carving. The stronghold of art and creativity makes the state the cultural capital of India . Arts and Handicrafts of West Bengal Dokra Originated in the Bikna village of Bankura district of West Bengal, Dokra metal craft is considered as one of the oldest forms of metal casting, which dates back to five thousand years ago. The Dokra Damar tribes, the traditional metal-smiths of Bengal have survived the test of times and even in recent years, their handcraf...
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