Lac Doll Making
phulamani soren
Balasore, Odisha
Phulmani Soren began lac doll making through formal training in 2018 and now leads a collective of women artisans. Known for culturally significant bride-and-groom dolls, she balances entrepreneurship with community leadership and empowerment. With dedication and growing expertise, she has since emerged as a leader within her community, heading and managing a team of around 30 women artisans.
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Baleswari Jaukandhei, the traditional lac dolls of Balasore, Odisha, are a 17th-century folk craft made from fired clay and finished with natural lac resin. Artisans decorate the figures using molten, colored lac and fine guna thread work to create detailed features and attire. Traditionally made in pairs and gifted during weddings and rituals, the craft reflects cultural symbolism, eco-friendly practices, and Odisha’s rich artistic heritage.
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