The studio of Bijoy Krishna Pal & Sons, in the potters market Kumortuli, Kolkata, India

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In the Potters' Market in Kumortuli, Kolkata, straw and clay are used to fashion likenesses of various deities for use in Pujas (religious festivals), both locally and around the world.

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Size: 5120px × 3427px
Location: Kumortuli, Kolkata, India
Photo credit: © Dave Pattison / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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