My quest for an Indian Meera has ended. In my blog post dated November 8, I had spoken of the disgust at finding Meera figurines imported from China.
During my sojourn to Hyderabad this week, a quick trip to Shilparamam, the permanent crafts bazaar threw up the Meera surprise. I got the statuette at half the price quoted for Chinese make figurines. The Indian made piece has its little defects, but looks Indian, and feels homely, unlike the Chinese make Meera. At the moment, she sits pretty in my studio room.
The tourist spot is a good getaway for those in need of home shopping, ethnic wares and some fun. My only disappointment was with the artists who were doing spot portraits. It's hard to digest a piece of low quality sketch from an artist, who insists he can do a better job if you cough up Rs 100 more!
Am still wondering, would the Chinese buy Indian make figurines of their saints and deities if we dumped the products on them?
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