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One of the oldest engravings on earthen pots in Bengal can be found in an archaeological site named Pandu near Burdwan. This archaeological sample reflects the designs that were part of ancient clay art. In one of the designs there is a fishing net with fishes engraved on a clay pot. This design…
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Sweets play an important role in the everyday life of a Bengali—almost an inseparable part of the population’s cuisine and culture. It is common practice across West Bengal and other parts of India to welcome a guest by offering sweets. No life cycle ritual is complete without an exchange of…
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This module on the traditions of sweet crafting in Bengal includes an overview article which tries to understand the craftsmanship of sweets across two sites—household and sweetshops. The article on sugar debates its power on the sweet map of the world. The article and image gallery on mould …
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