Editorial photo #13330106 Lifestyle and Leisure
Mask Shop - Women Empower - Indian Economy
Mukhosh Gram in Purulia, West Bengal, is a renowned hub of traditional mask-making, specifically for the UNESCO-recognized Chhau dance. Over 300 artisan families, mostly from the Sutradhar community, create intricate paper-mache masks using clay, cloth, and paint for home decor, featuring characters from mythology and often fierce demon masks. A woman sells masks in a mask shop in Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 13, 2026. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
