A Gond Craft Artist Holding a Baisla, Deep in Thought

30-Mar-2026

The image shows a craft artist who belongs to the Gond community. He is carefully observing a piece of wood and thinking about what form it would be best to give it whether it should be shaped into an animal, a bird or some other living being connected to nature. In the end, it is the wood itself that gives the artist a hint about what it wants to become.

In the artist’s hand, there is a tool called a Baisla. This tool is made from both wood and iron. It is used by the artist to carve the surface of the wood and make it smooth.

The artist appears in very simple attire. He is wearing a turban on his head which indicates that he is fully prepared and focused on his work.