Natungram: Where Wooden Owls Carve a Village's Identity and Future

• Natungram in Purbasthali, Purba Bardhaman, is renowned as the 'village of wooden dolls', with the wooden owl being its defining tradition.
• Artists in Natungram have been carving various wooden dolls for generations, with the wooden owl being central to their livelihood and culture.
• Sudeb Bhaskar, a local artist, highlights the craft as their village's tradition and a source of family income.
• While preserving traditional art, Natungram artists are now creating modern wooden furniture like dining sets, chairs, and bookshelves.
• Modern furniture pieces subtly incorporate the traditional wooden owl motif, blending heritage with contemporary design.