Dharmendra Sutradhar, 33, started making masks when he was 10 years old. Mask making is is a traditional craft for him and many other artists living in Charida village. He makes tradional masks meant for Chau dance and several innovative masks based on varied themes. Dharmendra has made masks on literary works like Tasher Desh, […] read more
The 42 year old Chau mask artist Bhim Sutradhar residing at Charida village in Purulia. He has been making Chau masks since the age of 8. His first teacher was his father Dwijapada Sutradhar. He has travelled in many parts of the country such as Delhi, Pune, Rajasthan, Chennai, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai etc to attend […] read more
The 34 year old Chau Mask artist Karunasindhu Sutradhar, residing at Charida village in Purulia, has been making masks since the age of 8. His first teacher was his father Late Sankar Sutradhar. His mother’s name is Parvati Sutradhar. He has travelled to several states and has attended several fairs as a Chau mask artist. […] read more
Manoranjan Sutradhar is a Chau mask artist from Charida village in Purulia. His father is Late Ashwini Sutradhar and his mother is Janani Sutradhar. He has been making Chau masks since the age of seven and has travelled across many states of the country to attend fairs and exhibitions. He is the Treasurer of the […] read more
