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Reflections on art

“Look at the car made out of wood,” said Taran, pointing to a red toy car. “When the Queen Mother Satwashila Devi Bhonsale realised that the only Ganjifa artist left in Sawantwadi was already 82 years old, she ensured that others learnt the art and revived it.” “Do people still play Ganjifa cards?” asked Taran. “We never really think about the journey art and artists make before a piece of work reaches a destination,” said Amma in a reflective mood. “I think it’s not just a piece of art, but a piece of their heart as well,” said Taran.

The Hindu

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