Purulia's Wooden Dolls Revived: Government & Artist Save Ancient Folk Art

• Purulia's Senera village sees revival of traditional wooden doll art, once near extinction.
• Lotan Sutradhar and his family, traditional Shimul wood artisans, are key to its resurgence.
• Government initiatives, combined with individual efforts, are saving this unique cultural heritage.
• The art, known for bright red/yellow elongated dolls, was historically linked to Khelaichandi Mela.
• This revival brings new recognition to Purulia's folk culture and heritage.

Why It Matters: Government and artist Lotan Sutradhar revive Purulia's endangered wooden doll folk art.