The long-necked Bankura horse of Panchmura is one of India's design icons — a votive terracotta offering whose elegant stylisation has come to symbolise Indian crafts itself. Its makers also create elaborate terracotta temple facades.
- Region of origin:
- West Bengal
- GI registration:
- Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft
- Materials:
- terracotta
- Techniques:
- wheel & hand modelling
- HS code (customs):
- 6912
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About Bankura Terracotta (Horse)
The long-necked Bankura horse of Panchmura is one of India's design icons — a votive terracotta offering whose elegant stylisation has come to symbolise Indian crafts itself. Its makers also create elaborate terracotta temple facades.
- Region of origin
- West Bengal
- GI registration
- Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft
- Materials
- terracotta
- Techniques
- wheel & hand modelling
- HS code (customs)
- 6912
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Panchmura kumbhars of West Bengal.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Bankura Terracotta (Horse) is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Bankura Terracotta (Horse) — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Bankura Terracotta (Horse) pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Bankura Terracotta (Horse) piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Bankura Terracotta (Horse) authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Bankura Terracotta (Horse) is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Bankura Terracotta (Horse) piece cost?
- Handmade Bankura Terracotta (Horse) typically ranges from ₹500 to ₹18,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Bankura Terracotta (Horse) piece?
- Keep Bankura Terracotta (Horse) out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin