ASHARIKANDI                                                                                                                       Back

Asharikandi, a model village of terracotta and pottery industry has a very rich tradition of making "Hatima Dolls". The style of terracotta dolls is believed to have similarity with the dolls found in the Ruins of "MOHEN-ZO-DARO" and "HARAPPA" civilization.Other styles of terracotta and pottery forms are GANESH IDOLS, ONE HORNED RHINO,ELEPHANT,MOTHER AND CHILD etc.

ARTISANS : There are 70 Paul(kumbhakar) community artisans family pratising this craft traditionally. In 1982, Late Sarala Bala Devi begged president award for her "HATIMA DOLL" style.Shri Dhirendra Nath Paul, the master craft man represented India at the Festival of India in Sweden in the year 1987 and visited West Germany and Denmark. Sri Mahadev Paul is a state awardee for his "GANESH IDOL" style in the year 1985.

MARKETING : These artisans are selling the finished products within the state, country and abroad.The local hawkers also sell the products in the nearby urban areas.Some traders sell the products in other states by collecting the goods and carrying these to other states by trucks.The goods are also sold to visitors and tourists on the spot.

FOR VISITORS : Asharikandi is situated under Devitola Block of Dhubri district and is 14km to the North of Dhubri town.DRDA, Dhubri has constructed a tourist lodge at Asharikandi. Comfortable hotels are also available at nearby Gauripur and Dhubri.Best time to visit is between October and April.
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