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How Bone Carvers In India Are Keeping A Prehistoric Art Alive (2021x20)

Air date: Sep 03, 2021

Bone carving is an ancient art form popularized by royals in India around the 16th century. More recently, a shrinking market and scarcity of materials have pushed many carvers away from the craft. Jalaluddin Akhtar and his son Akheel are determined to keep the craft alive in Lucknow