Q. Where are most clay dolls made?

Answer

Locals in west Bengal, India, refer to the area around Krishna nagar as "Ghurni," which is located in the Nadia district. Krishnanagar is where clay dolls—also known simply as "clay dolls"—are made. Most of the world's museums dedicated to folk art feature the works of these designers and makers. Shankar's doll museum in new Delhi, India, features an extensive collection of these dolls. The artist's ability to capture the essence of the model in clay is nothing short of astounding. While some Ghurni artists have attended art schools in France and Italy, their skill has been passed down through the centuries.  These dolls stand between 4 and 5 inches tall. These dolls, as the name implies, depict a character riding a horse, which may or may not have wheels. Tantiberai and Bantul are known for their equestrian dolls on wheels. These dolls are lifelike representations of Indian social life, such as the collector's court, a tea ceremony, a pandit sabha, a charak festival, etc.