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71-Year-Old Balaghat Mechanic Becomes Famous Artist with Coconut Shell Art
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03-03-2026, 11:50
71-Year-Old Balaghat Mechanic Becomes Famous Artist with Coconut Shell Art
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Umesh Shrirang Leela, 71, from Balaghat, transformed from a bicycle mechanic to a renowned artist.
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During the COVID-19 lockdown, he turned his art and craft hobby into a new livelihood.
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He creates mesmerizing artworks like cups, kamandals, and Shivlings from coconut shells.
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Umesh sells his unique creations at local fairs, including Vidarbha's famous Kachargarh Fair, where they are in high demand.
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He buys coconuts, extracts the pulp, and then meticulously carves and designs the shells, taking about a day per piece.
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