The ancient village of Jharragram, Khawbgaon, is no longer the work of the dream of its founders.
It feels like feeling a cubit of reality again when the pandemic struck.
Still, keeping all the adverb effects in the bay, tribal residents have led the life of the dignity and goals by studying some original craft work related to rural Bengal.
One of the workshops recently is Dokra’s job.
About 20 contemporary artistes, along with veterans in crafts, carried out workshops including village children and lasted for about a month.
“There are plans to establish a center here from Khawbgaon where Dokra’s work will be produced in the future to sell throughout the country,” said Mrinal Mandal, Curator and Coordinator of the Khawbgaon Project.
In addition, Hamlet has seen involvement and interest in Kolkata in their work since they started this dream project.
Recently, the drive of pandemic awareness was carried out together by Unicef ​​University and Jadavpur with the help of original arts and crafts by residents of tribal villages.
But it’s not all Hunky Dory for that place.
With covid restrictions on the spot, they see a pause for sale and also a tourist season.
“Because of logistics problems, bulk orders have diminished in recent years.
Tourists have been stopped from visiting the place.
And this workshop was carried out under a tight Covid protocol.
Because it is an interior area and large space, no social distance.
The problem at this workshop .
In addition, villagers are like a large family.
Every time an outsider comes to teach them, masks and sanitisers are a must, “said Mrinal.