Crafts

Nature, mythology, folklore… these doll-makers use themes to entice the buyers. Dasara is here and plans for the colourful array of dolls are taking shape in homes where Navaratri is a tradition. For the potters making the dolls, it is a matter of both economics and passion, with the entire family pitching in. Creative and …

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Sturdy and strong, the graceful bamboo has always been popular as a decorative and structural element. In the construction industry, it is used for the floor and roof. And resort builders use this eco-friendly material to build pagodas and cottages. “Bamboo is comparable with any building material,” says P. Balasundaram, founder of the Auroville Bamboo …

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