Hem Chandra Goswami is a renowned mask maker from Assam’s Majuli district. He has dedicated four decades of his life to practising, preserving and promoting the mask-making tradition of Assam.
In this interview, he elaborates on the history and glory of Assam’s mask culture, its use and evolution, the significance of masks at Majuli’s Raas festival, and people’s attitude towards masks and mask making.
