Clay Doll

Clay dolls are also known as clay sculptures. Krishnanagar, a city in west Bengal, is home to a clay doll tradition that dates back 250 years. For some reason, this kind of transportation is all the rage amongst travelers from other countries. Dolls made of heated clay are called ceramics. The doll starts out with a clay body. The clay form is then cut in half and hollowed out, leaving a shell that is only a centimeter or so thick. When the two pieces are rejoined, they undergo a smoothing process, a thorough drying process, and finally a firing in a kiln. Clay dolls can be purchased in Puilya, Tantiberai, Tulsiberai, Sariyala - Balipota, and Midnapore, in addition to Krishna Nagar.

Locals in west Bengal, India, refer to the area around Krishna nagar as "Ghurni," which is located in the Nadia district. Krishnanagar is where clay dolls—also known simply as "clay dolls"—are made. Most of the world's museums dedicated to folk art feature the works of these designers and makers. Shankar's doll museum in new Delhi, India, features an extensive collection of these dolls. The artist's ability to capture the essence of the model in clay is nothing short of astounding. While some Ghurni artists have attended art schools in France and Italy, their skill has been passed down through the centuries.  These dolls stand between 4 and 5 inches tall. These dolls, as the name implies, depict a character riding a horse, which may or may not have wheels. Tantiberai and Bantul are known for their equestrian dolls on wheels. These dolls are lifelike representations of Indian social life, such as the collector's court, a tea ceremony, a pandit sabha, a charak festival, etc.

The materials include metal wire, paint, water, a toothpick, a knife, sculpturing tools, a gift box, and clay. Create a frame for the doll using the metal wire they purchased. It should be twisted so that it closely mimics the doll's stance. When the initial coat has dry, a user may begin shaping it. For the first layer, use a knife to cut the shape to acquire the basic form factor; add the second layer and any additional sculpting tools that may be required.