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Khagra is a locality of Baharampur in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory and wood carving.
Geography
Khagra is situated on the east bank of the Bhagirathi-Hooghly. Khagra Ghat is on the west bank of the river.
Economy
Utensil manufacture
Khagra is a centre for the manufacture of bell metal (locally known as kansa) and brass utensils. These have a traditional demand in the local markets and some are also exported. The problem of procuring raw materials and changing customer preference for stainless steel, plastic and ceramics is adversely affecting the industry.[1]
Ivory and wood carving
Khagra was a major centre of ivory carving.[2] With restrictions on ivory trade, the artisans have moved to sandalwood carving.[3]
Sweets
Khagraghat produces good quality chanabara and khaja, a local speciality.[4]
Shola art
Khagra is a centre of Shola art.[5]
References
- ^ "Handicrafts and silk industry". Murshidabad district administration. Archived from the original on 11 December 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ^ "Crafts and artisans of India". craftandartisans.com. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ^ "West Bengal Tourism". India Tourism. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ^ "Murhidabad". Time Wrap. journeymart.com. Retrieved 8 September 2007.
- ^ "Sholapith: Bengal's eco-friendly ivory craft intrinsic to life and death". 23 November 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
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