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Sculptors in Kumartuli bemoan shortage of clay, higher costs, intrusive content creators
Source: The Hindu — National · 2 hr ago
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Sculptors in Kolkata’s Kumartuli neighborhood report that restrictions on clay supplies have delayed their work by about two months and raised the cost of raw materials, jeopardizing their earnings during the festival period. They also say social‑media creators are trying to take exclusive photographs of their statues without permission, adding further pressure on the artists.
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Sculptors say supply curbs delayed work by two months, pushed up raw material costs, and threaten their earnings in the festive season; social media content creators seek ‘exclusive’ shots without consent, the artists say
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