Dinesh Molela
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Dinesh Molela's Biography
| Artist | Dinesh Molela |
|---|---|
| Age | 56 |
| Place Of Birth | Molela |
| Artform | Terracotta |
| Bio | Mohan Lal Kumhar was awarded the Padma Shri for Molela Terracotta. Dinesh Chandra Mohanlal Kumhar's art is in several national and international collections. He's also been to several foreign countries to demonstrate his abilities and promote his items. Both are excellent instances of how dedication and hard effort pay off! Dinesh Chandra Kumhar's family has been manufacturing molela terracotta art plaques depicting traditional Hindu deities for fifteen generations. Dinesh began his apprenticeship at the age of ten, under the supervision of his father. For fifteen generations Dinesh ji's family have practised the tradition of making terracotta plaques of traditional Hindu Deities. Molela is known in the area as a 'potters village' as there are about 30 families from the Kumhar caste producing pottery. |
| Awards | Padma Shri, National Award, International Craft Award |
| Instagram Profile | @molelaterracotta |