Commonly found on the marshy lands of Eastern India is a reed called Shola-pith whose scientific name is Aeschymene aspera. Inside the course grey outer layer of the reed is hidden a soft white inner core. Craftsmen of West Bengal with their artistic dexterity curve out a wide range of objects from the soft inner core of the Shola-pith evolving what is known as Shola handicraft of Bengal. Conventionally the Shola products were used in decorating Hindu idols and in creating the headgears of brides and grooms in a traditional Bengali wedding. But Shola handicrafts have in the contemporary time found a wider application in home décor, as artistic objects with an aesthetic dimension. The images of Hindu deities, temples, churches, palaces, animals, kings and men are crafted out of the delicate soft Shola reed, expanding the creative aspect of a craft that had for long been enclosed in religious festivities.
Above you see the Shola headgear or
mukut of the bride bride worn in a Bengali wedding.
This the
Topor or the groom's headgear.
images courtesy: strazzerima2
Shola flowers are a nice way of filling up your vases.
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Shola artifacts for decorating your room or for the devout Hindu the deities could be worshiped as well.
Above you see the Shola headgear or mukut of the bride bride worn in a Bengali wedding.
This the Topor or the groom's headgear.
Shola flowers are a nice way of filling up your vases.
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