{"product_id":"kathakali-full-body","title":"Chau - Kathakali Full Body","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eKathakali Full Body\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eDharmendra Sutradhar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handcrafted \u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eChau\u003c\/strong\u003e clay figure that captures performative grace through expressive form and balanced detailing. The vertical composition features stylised facial elements and folded hands painted to reflect classical dance posture. Its smooth contours and stable base make it suitable for folk art displays and cultural interiors, adding rhythm and traditional elegance. This piece carries a lively charm that blends theatrical expression with handcrafted simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1730\"\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":51715174531391,"sku":"DS42","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/DS_42b.webp?v=1771210863","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/kathakali-full-body","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}