Red Clay, Leather & a Special Coating: How Gumla Artisans Make the Drum Jharkhand Dances To

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• Jharkhand's Mandar drum, made from local red clay instead of wood, has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
• The drum is used in weddings, festivals and village celebrations across Jharkhand, often hung from a musician's shoulder.