East Medinipur Success: Mohanlal Manna's Haldia Home Houses Rare Global Dolls, From Harappa to Egypt, Earning Awards and High Demand at Bishwa Bangla.
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Haldia Man's Home: A Global Treasure Trove of Rare Dolls from Harappa to Egypt
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News18•17-03-2026, 06:51
Haldia Man's Home: A Global Treasure Trove of Rare Dolls from Harappa to Egypt
•Mohanlal Manna of Haldia has amassed a unique collection of rare dolls from ancient civilizations like Harappa-Mohenjo Daro to countries like Egypt, Africa, and Japan.
•He personally crafts hollow, hand-pressed clay dolls, using clay from the Hooghly River, to connect diverse global cultures through this art.
•His collection extends to ancient musical instruments, earthen pots, and hundreds of self-painted pictures, with his "Barbed Wire" painting gaining recognition in Bangladesh.
•His "Radha-Krishna Jugal" doll is showcased at the Biswa Bangla stall, and he plans to exhibit his extensive collection of Indian and international dolls.
•Inspired by his guru Pradip Maity, Mohan Babu envisions transforming Haldia into an artistic environment akin to Shantiniketan, with discussions ongoing with the Municipality.
