{"product_id":"helpless-farmer","title":"Chau - Helpless Farmer","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"10277\" data-end=\"10781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"10277\" data-end=\"10296\"\u003eHelpless Farmer\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"10300\" data-end=\"10324\"\u003eDharmendra Sutradhar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handcrafted \u003cstrong data-start=\"10342\" data-end=\"10350\"\u003eChau\u003c\/strong\u003e clay mask that captures emotional depth through expressive facial form and restrained detailing. The asymmetrical composition features closed eyes and subtle features painted to convey vulnerability. Its smooth contours and balanced surface make it suitable for contemporary and thematic interiors, adding reflection and social narrative. This piece carries a poignant charm that blends artistic sensitivity with human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10783\" data-end=\"11226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"10783\" data-end=\"10791\"\u003eChau\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional folk art form from eastern India, closely associated with ritual dance and mythological storytelling. Crafted using paper pulp, mud, and clay, each mask is shaped by hand and painted with bold poster colors to create strong facial expressions and dramatic character. These masks represent deities, warriors, and folk figures, reflecting movement, symbolism, and performance traditions passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meri Katha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51715197763903,"sku":"DS53","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/DS_53a.webp?v=1771211238","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/helpless-farmer","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}