Using a very thin sheet of aluminium foil, chhapa craftsmen print metal flowers and other designs onto clothes – a craft that dates back centuries. Despite the high level of skill the art calls for, this is a seasonal livelihood tied to the wedding months, and many artisans work as daily wage labourers the rest of the year
Authors
Umesh Kumar Ray,Priti David,Sarbajaya Bhattacharya,Shreya Katyayini,Umesh Kumar Ray
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