Description
Process
- Chau masks come to life through the careful manipulation of paper pulp, mud, and clay, undergoing numerous intermediate steps before reaching their final form. Initially, a mask's clay model is fashioned and dried in the sun until it hardens. The mask is then coated with powdered ash, and layers of paper moistened with gum are applied to this ash-covered base. Afterward, clay is layered on top. Once this clay layer dries, fabric is affixed to it, and the mask is subsequently polished. The first layer of earth is removed once the mask has thoroughly dried, and a primary coat of white paint is applied.
- The finishing touches come with the coloring and adornment of the masks, in accordance with the characters they represent. Wool, jute, foil, bamboo sticks, plastic flowers, and beads are used for this purpose. Mask making is a collaborative effort within families, involving both male and female members, as well as young boys and girls.
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Product
Traditional Description:
Products for Chau dance depicting Durga, Ganesh and various mythological characters. Masks also show animal and bird heads like peacock, tiger, monkey, lion etc. With increase in number of groups of Chau dancers their production has also enhanced.
Contemporary Description:
Smaller masks are used as decorative items and souvenirs. They make small dance figures. As Charida has grown into a cultural tourism destination, there is enough demand for souvenirs and other small gifts. Innovative masks of a wide variety including those of Gods, animals, and abstract ideas. The artists are involved in making of arty objects for interiors and decoration. The artists are involved in making of idols.
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Village Festival
Chau Mask Festival was held at Charida, Bagmundi, Purulia on Mar 9-11 from 11 am to 7 pm to celebrate the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Chau Mask. The festival was part of the collaborative initiative, Rural Craft and Cultural Hub (RCCH), undertaken by the Department of MSME&T, Govt. of West Bengal in association with UNESCO to strengthen ICH based practices of the state and promote the grass-root creative entrepreneurs. The festival was inaugurated by ADM (LR) Mr. Rajesh Rathore, BDO -Bagmundi Development Block, GM -DIC-Mr. Jayanta Acharjee and Tapas Mondal - Land Acquisition Officer on 9th of March. The festival started with a village procession accompanied by the tribal dance of Nischintopur Adibasi Dance Group. Then the Natua Dance by Biren Kalindi and group, Jhumur Dance by Santha Mahato Jhumur Dal and Chau dance by Hem Singh Mahato and group took place and got immense public appreciation. On all the 3 days the visitors were invited to attend the workshops to witness the process of making Chau Mask. On 10th March the festival started with workshops, taking place in every household, where the visitors interacted with the mask makers and learned about the history and process of making Chau mask. In the evening, Baul songs by Rabi Das Baul and group from Birbhum, Gambhira by Adwaita Biswas and group from Malda and two traditional Chau performances; one by Kartick Singh Mura and group and another by female Chau artists Nehari Sahis and group were presented. On 11th March, the program concluded with a Chau dance performance by Bagambar Singh Mura and group. The three-day festival provided an opportunity for visitors to come and witness the living heritage of Purulia.
International Visit
Falguni Sutrdhar visited Norway during earlier phase of RCCH initiative.