This elephant looked live and standing still from distance ! It took a few moments for us to recognise it as a masterpiece of art!
The traditional craftsmen in the state of Kerala are extremely talented! Their creative spirit is highly advanced! Whether it is the small handcrafted items or creations like this, the craftsmanship is highly commendable!
There is a serious threat to such forms of art creations as younger people do not continue the family occupation of such art forms as the income generated is not good enough and it is not always a prestigious occupation!
While art is an expression of human creativity, it does not receive due recognition nor those engaged in such creative work receive rightful recognition! I wish this would change!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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