{"product_id":"durga-37","title":"Chau - Durga","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eDurga\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eDharmendra Sutradhar\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a frontal Chau folk clay mask composition defined by symmetrical facial structure and layered ornamental form. The face is modeled with smooth contours and a steady, centered gaze, emphasizing balance through evenly proportioned eyes, nose, and lips. The expansive headdress radiates outward in structured arcs, built through repeated textural elements that establish visual rhythm and depth. Surface detailing is achieved through hand-shaped relief and painted accents, allowing material texture to remain visible beneath the color. The composition maintains clarity despite its decorative density, with each layer distinctly articulated. The frontal orientation reinforces ritual presence while preserving compositional stability across the entire mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eChau\u003c\/strong\u003e from eastern India is known for its expressive faces, symbolic detailing, and use of natural forms. Crafted using paper pulp, mud, and clay, these works are shaped by hand and painted with poster colors. The process reflects local traditions, community storytelling, and devotional practices, resulting in artworks that feel personal, vibrant, and rooted in cultural memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meri Katha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52134436864319,"sku":"DS08","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/DS08b.webp?v=1771222439","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/durga-37","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}