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Chhattisgarh Dhokra artisan selected for Shilp Guru Award

Raipur, October 15 (UNI) Bannuram Baid, a traditional Dhokra artisan from Kondagaon district of Chhattisgarh, has been selected for the Shilp Guru Award 2025 for his contribution to preserving and promoting Bastar’s traditional bell-metal craft.
His name features in the final selection list issued by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), union Ministry of Textiles. Six master craftspeople from across the country have been selected for the award.
Baid, a resident of Barkai village in Makdi development block of Kondagaon district, was selected at a meeting of the Central-Level Selection Committee held on July 18, 2026.
He has contributed to preserving Bastar’s traditional Dhokra craft, which uses the lost-wax technique, promoting the art at the national level and training younger generations in the craft.
His artworks depict the tribal life, folk culture, deities and natural surroundings of Bastar, reflecting the region’s cultural heritage and traditional artistic practices.
The recognition is expected to encourage artisans engaged in traditional handicrafts and inspire younger generations to preserve and promote their cultural heritage.
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