Natungram...experience the serenity and heritage of the wooden doll making village

Natungram...experience the serenity 
 

Vibrant colours, intricate designs and ethnic style, these are the characteristic features of the wooden dolls made by 70 households of traditional rural artisans in Natungram village of Bardhaman district. The dolls are carved from one piece of cylindrical wood. While men do the carving, women paint and finish the products.The owl, with its unique design and colours, is the brand product of the village. On the white background of the owl is painted a distinctive design of red, green, yellow and black lines. Besides owls, Krishna-Radha and King-Queen dolls are traditionally made. 

 • Nearest railway station is Agradwip or Katwa. It is about 1.5 hours’ drive from Bardhaman or Santiniketan and takes 4 hours’ from Kolkata.

 • One can stay at artists’ houses or hotels at Katwa.

• A 3-day village fair along with a folk festival will be held at Natungram from January 13-15, 2017, promoting community led heritage tourism.

Nearby places of interest

• Stroll along the Bhagirathi river. 

 • Relax on the bank of Nimbarka Sarovar.

 • Meditate in the Ashram of Kathia Baba.

• Visit Agradwip known for Govinda Ghosh an eternal associate of Lord Chaitanya.