The Artisan
Dheeraj Kumar is a 23-year-old skilled artisan from Khukhri village, Neemchak Bathani, Gaya, Bihar. A geography graduate, he keeps his ancestral sculpting legacy alive through intricate hand-carved wooden and stone creations.
Dheeraj Kumar
Dheeraj Kumar
Dheeraj Kumar is a 23-year-old skilled artisan from Khukhri village, Neemchak Bathani, Gaya, Bihar. A geography graduate, he keeps his ancestral sculpting legacy alive through intricate hand-carved wooden and stone creations.
The Craft
This traditional craft involves sculpting wood and stone using precision tools like a chisel and hammer. Artisans meticulously transform raw materials into detailed idols, decorative sculptures, and traditional toys.
The Place
The craft cluster is centered around Khukhri village and Neemchak Bathani in Gaya, Bihar. Approximately two thousand local artisans are actively engaged in preserving and producing these traditional wood and stone artifacts.
The Product
Products include handcrafted wooden and stone sculptures of deities, Buddha figures, animals like elephants, and artistic toys. These detailed creations are widely appreciated and sought after by buyers.
Gaya, BiharOrigin
Stone, WoodMaterial
Hand CarvingTechnique
Story behind the Craft
The craft's roots connect to the historical visit of Indore's Queen Ahilyabai Holkar to Gaya for the construction of the Vishnupad Temple, inspiring local families to dedicate generations to this sacred sculpting tradition.
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