Other Arts & Crafts

लोक नाटक (Folk Drama)

Folk Drama always had a place in the Ang Culture. Examples of this can be found in the ram-lilas enacted at various times in the year and also episodes from the epic Mahabharta. Also, during the marraige season, light hearted performances of "netuas" can be seen. "Bahurupiyas" can also be found performing in villages and on city streets.

मुखौटा (Mask Making)

The mask is an essential part of the dances in Ang-Pradesh. The mask mirrors the emotions expressed in the dance. These were originally made of wood, then of pumpkin shells and today they are made of paper.

चटाई (Tapper Mats / Chatayee)

Tapper is like jute, made from the sun hemp plant / khajoor leaves. The fiber, which is extracted, is spun into yarn and used for making tapper. Tapper is more durable than jute fiber.

मिट्टी के खिलौने (Clay Toys)

The clay toys of Ang-Pradesh are like replicas of excavated Mauryan pieces. The making of clay toys is seasonal and is associated with religious festivals. There are special toys made for different festivals. An exceptionally decorated elephant with clay ornaments on its head and a big bowl on its back is kept on the roof of the house where a marriage is taking place.

बाँस के सामान (Bamboo Work)

Bamboo is put to use for a variety of purposes in Bihar. In fact an entire house can be decorated using bamboo. Furniture, lamps, tableware, travel kit â€“ almost anything - is made from Bamboo. The artisans of Ang- Pradesh have been very skilful in creatings articles from local materials. Baskets, cups and saucers made from bamboo-strips or cane reed are painted in vivid colors are common articles found in the home of Ang- Pradesh.

पौती (Pauti)

The "Pauti", is a sentimental gift that accompanies a bride when she leaves her home after her wedding. Indeed, for the bride, next to the wooden container for "sindoor" (vermillion), namely, the "sinhora", this is a precious gift that she treasures for her entire life. In the picture on the right, the "pauti' with its lid partly open occupies the center.

सुल्तानगंज बुद्ध, सुलतानगंज(Sultanganj Buddha) – Sultanganj

The Sultanganj Buddha is 2.3m high and 1m at its widest point and weighs about 500kgs. It was cast by the technique known as the 'lost wax' process, in which a solid core of clay is overlaid with wax. The sculptor models the fine details in the wax coating. The wax is covered with a liquid layering of clay and plaster whichhardens to form a mould. When heat is applied the wax melts and molten metal is poured in. The finished statue is finally obtained by removing the outer casting when cool.

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