Bankura Terracotta (Horse)
GI TaggedThe 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.
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