Largest 3D string art unveiled

Team L&M

On the occasion of Mahashasthi, the students of Kolkata’s Indian Art College created history by erecting the largest 3D string art structure at Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra Club premises recently. The three-dimensional structures have been created by the students of Indian Art College and string art  characterises the common weaving art of West Bengal. Artisans from 24 Parganas North and Nadia were employed under the Sustainable Livelihood Initiative (SLI) of the HDFC Bank promoting local artisans by providing financial assistance, livelihood skill sets training and market linkages. Supported by HDFC Bank, the 3D String Art was unveiled by Sandeep S Kumar of HDFC and classical vocalist Pt Ajoy Chakraborty. This largest 3D string art structure has been accepted as a record attempt for India Book of Records.