Gurusaday Museum, Folk art museum in Kolkata, India.
The Gurusaday Museum is a collection of traditional Bengali handicrafts in Kolkata displayed across several galleries. The exhibits include textiles, pottery, woodwork, and paintings that show the region's artisanal traditions.
The museum was founded in 1963 by art collector Gurusaday Dutta to preserve Bengal's artistic traditions. Its creation was part of a broader effort to save traditional crafts from being lost.
The collection shows traditional Bengali handicraft techniques like Kantha embroidery and terracotta work that local artisans still practice today. You can see how these old skills come alive in the objects on display.
The museum is open during daytime hours and visitors should allow enough time to explore the different galleries. Guided tours offer detailed explanations of each exhibition area and help you understand the techniques and stories behind the works.
The museum also serves as a research center for scholars studying traditional Bengali craft techniques. Regular workshops allow visitors to learn and practice these old handcraft methods themselves.
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