What's a fair without some sweet meat? The Bengalis are renowned for their sweet tooth, and that allows for sweets galore at every conceivable occasions including the recently concluded Sriniketan Mela near Bolpur. I can identify Goja, the squarish sweet and Lobongo Lotika the rolled fried pastry. Although the Turkish man might differ but I surely find Lobongo Lotika to be yummier than Turkish Delight!
Plastics too had its share in form of toys and sundry for Rs. 5/- I wonder how hazardous are these toys for the little ones, the pretty colours and the PVC makes me shudder. But that's what the villagers can afford in rural Bengal.
The farmers are given their due respect although in smaller measure than the trinket sellers.
Wood crafting by students of the Sriniketan School, started by Rabindranath Tagore for the education of the rural children.
Terracotta statuette by a student.
Hand made jute curios.
Exhibition of old school Bengal physical education known as "Raibeshe".
The sensationall terracotta shop selling models of earthen stove and wok n ladle.
The terracotta image of an old epic character.
The bauls of Bengal with curious kittens in the foreground. Notice the stark influence of Harappa and Mohenjodaro figurines.
What's a fair without some sweet meat? The Bengalis are renowned for their sweet tooth, and that allows for sweets galore at every conceivable occasions including the recently concluded Sriniketan Mela near Bolpur. I can identify Goja, the squarish sweet and Lobongo Lotika the rolled fried pastry. Although the Turkish man might differ but I surely find Lobongo Lotika to be yummier than Turkish Delight!
Plastics too had its share in form of toys and sundry for Rs. 5/- I wonder how hazardous are these toys for the little ones, the pretty colours and the PVC makes me shudder. But that's what the villagers can afford in rural Bengal.
The farmers are given their due respect although in smaller measure than the trinket sellers.
Wood crafting by students of the Sriniketan School, started by Rabindranath Tagore for the education of the rural children.
Terracotta statuette by a student.
Hand made jute curios.
Exhibition of old school Bengal physical education known as "Raibeshe".
The sensationall terracotta shop selling models of earthen stove and wok n ladle.
The terracotta image of an old epic character.
The bauls of Bengal with curious kittens in the foreground. Notice the stark influence of Harappa and Mohenjodaro figurines.
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How can I miss such a post ;)
Sad to hear about the pVc toys...really poverty is such a big misery and everyone in this world cant be so lucky. :( (Moreover in WB the situation is far from worse in most of the places/cases)
BTW did you witness the actual making of the crafts by the students? Ohhhh I wish… I could be there at this moment to enjoy and learn all those things myself but anyways I’m very thankful to you for providing me at least the consolation through these pics. :)
Indeed it was a great post !!!
@ Asif: Although I could not witness the students at their creative best but did get to see lot of artisans going about their work. The jute curio maker whom you can see a little in the picture was constantly creating her wonders (wood carvers, potters, jewelery makers), although I missed the shot as there was so much to see!
@Meeaaaooowww!! There was so much to see man! It was incredible. I totally loved it!