Festive season nears, yet Kumartuli struggles to bring its deities to life
Kumartuli's idol-making faces disruption as stricter regulations slow the supply of essential riverine soil. Artisans are awaiting resolution to new documentation and transport checks, impacting the creation of idols for upcoming festivals. Overseas demand for fibre-glass idols remains unaffected.
Kumartuli's idol-making faces disruption as stricter regulations slow the supply of essential riverine soil. Artisans are awaiting resolution to new documentation and transport checks, impacting the creation of idols for upcoming festivals. Overseas demand for fibre-glass idols remains unaffected.
