Handmade Traditional Dolls
By Kalashree Dolls
The Pioneer Artisan
Ranjanben Bhatt
The Pioneer Artisan
Ranjanben Bhatt
Ranjanben Bhatt born 23 September 1942, may have crossed her third quarter in the golden age, but in person, you would have never met a person youthful and zestful like her. She has always carried an eagerness to learn the art and a knack for curiosity since her childhood.
At 6 years of age, she made her first stick doll with absolutely no idea of what a doll or “dhingli” is. It was solely a product of her imagination and creativity that bought her where she stands today.
Kalashree Dolls – An Artist’s Abode
Kalashree Dolls that is embodied in the graciousness of God, is a brainchild of Srimati Ranjanben Bhatt. Kalashree Dolls has developed exclusively its own technique of cotton sculpture based on cloth, cotton and clay. Through the diligent and devoted efforts, it is active since last three decades. This doll making requires deep consideration to anatomy, sculpture, drawing, costume design, embroidery, ornaments, traditional dresses and classical dances of various Indian communities and it has been presented in various themes with size ranging from ” 3 inches to 6 feet “. These models are sculptured by the expert ladies and also giving them employment. This handmade dolls keeps Indian art and culture alive in its form. Kalashree Dolls is committed to provide quality artifacts and welcome your valuable suggestions.
