About Us

For the past 70 years, Artisan Kaushik Ghosh and his family have been crafting idols in Kumartuli for Hindu festivals celebrated worldwide. Kumartuli, known as The Potter's Colony, serves as a trusted hub not only for the people of Kolkata but also for Hindus, particularly Bengalis, around the world. Our fiber-glass idols, meticulously packed in wooden cases, are in high demand among NRIs due to their lightweight, exquisite finishing, and durability. We personalize each "Idol" and "Chali" to meet our customers' specific requirements. Additionally, we provide transportation of idols from our workshop to the customer's doorstep.

Annually, these lightweight fiberglass idols typically embark on their international journey in March. Around 30 to 50 idols are shipped or flown out of the country every year.

The adjacent idol is of goddess Kali who is striding over recumbent Shiva. Traditionally these icons are made of clay from the banks of the river Ganges but, to ensure her longevity and ease in transportation the murti is constructed with fibre-glass painted in black oil-based colour and her hair from jute fibre. The jewellery is made from golden threads, pearls and beads. A large crown, embellished with gold leaf, sits on her head behind her third eye. She wears red and white bangles on both hands and the vermillion on her forehead identifies Maa Kali as a married Bengali woman.

Kaushik Ghosh stands as the sole living individual worldwide with his sculpture displayed at the British Museum. The exhibition took place as part of "Feminine Power: The Divine to the Demonic".