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Title: WOODEN MASK (MUKHA)- THE ANCIENT FOLK HANDICRAFT OF KUSHMANDI BLOCK, DAKSHIN DINAJPUR DISTRICT,WEST BENGAL- A GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Arup Kr Saha , Arpita Saha , Sankar Mondal
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Arup Kr Saha* , Arpita Saha , Sankar Mondal* . Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Chandrapur College, Chandrapur, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, . Ex-Student, Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal **. Assistant Teacher, Department of Geography, A.S.D.M. High School, Harirampur, West Bengal
MLA 8 Saha, Arup Kr, et al. "WOODEN MASK (MUKHA)- THE ANCIENT FOLK HANDICRAFT OF KUSHMANDI BLOCK, DAKSHIN DINAJPUR DISTRICT,WEST BENGAL- A GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 4, no. 1, Jan. 2019, pp. 265-286, ijsser.org/more2019.php?id=24. Accessed Jan. 2019. APA Saha, A., Saha, A., & Mondal, S. (2019, January). WOODEN MASK (MUKHA)- THE ANCIENT FOLK HANDICRAFT OF KUSHMANDI BLOCK, DAKSHIN DINAJPUR DISTRICT,WEST BENGAL- A GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 4(1), 265-286. Retrieved from ijsser.org/more2019.php?id=24 Chicago Saha, Arup Kr, Arpita Saha, and Sankar Mondal. "WOODEN MASK (MUKHA)- THE ANCIENT FOLK HANDICRAFT OF KUSHMANDI BLOCK, DAKSHIN DINAJPUR DISTRICT,WEST BENGAL- A GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 4, no. 1 (January 2019), 265-286. Accessed January, 2019. ijsser.org/more2019.php?id=24.
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Abstract: Handicraft plays a very important role in representing the culture and traditions of any region. Handicrafts are a substantial medium to preserve of rich traditional art, heritage and culture, traditional skills and talents which are associated with people's lifestyle and history. Handicrafts industry comprises diversified products portfolio and there is large variety available in the market. In this context wooden mask (mukha) of Kushmandi block, Dakshin Dinajpur is one of the ancient handicrafts of West Bengal. The wooden mask craft recognized as one of the best example of elegance, exquisite beauty and finest craftsmanship.IN recent years, this traditional, decorated handcrafted goods of wooden mask artisans are in immense command in inland and abroad markets, despite of this the craftsmen are facing lots of problems. So the proposed research study is an attempt to present a detailed account of wooden mask (mukha) craft in Kushmandi Block, Dakshin Dinajpur, and also highlight the socio economic conditions of the craftsmen.In this paper the craft related problem of craftsmen has been addressed and an attempt regarding solution of problems has been also suggested.

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