{"product_id":"kathakali-1","title":"Chau - Kathakali","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"9109\" data-end=\"9624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9109\" data-end=\"9122\"\u003eKathakali\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"9126\" data-end=\"9150\"\u003eDharmendra Sutradhar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handcrafted \u003cstrong data-start=\"9168\" data-end=\"9176\"\u003eChau\u003c\/strong\u003e clay mask that captures theatrical intensity through compact facial form and expressive detailing. The small composition features focused eyes and stylised features shaped to convey a folk performance character. Its smooth contours and balanced layout make it suitable for cultural displays and art collections, adding narrative strength and visual rhythm. This piece carries a vibrant charm that blends traditional performance with artistic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9626\" data-end=\"10069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"9626\" data-end=\"9634\"\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":51715150872895,"sku":"DS39","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/DS_39b.webp?v=1771210780","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/kathakali-1","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}