{"product_id":"kathakali","title":"Chau - Kathakali","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"7984\" data-end=\"8486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7984\" data-end=\"7997\"\u003eKathakali\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"8001\" data-end=\"8025\"\u003eDharmendra Sutradhar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handcrafted \u003cstrong data-start=\"8043\" data-end=\"8051\"\u003eChau\u003c\/strong\u003e clay mask that captures folk expression through compact facial form and bold detailing. The small composition features intense eyes and stylised features shaped to convey performance character. Its defined contours and balanced layout make it suitable for folk art displays and cultural interiors, adding traditional energy and visual focus. This piece carries a lively charm that blends performative expression with artistic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8488\" data-end=\"8931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"8488\" data-end=\"8496\"\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":51715135111487,"sku":"DS38","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/6727\/7631\/files\/DS_38b.webp?v=1771210738","url":"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/products\/kathakali","provider":"Meri Katha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}