Bankura horse is the terracotta horse, produced in the Bankura district of West Bengal in India. It has been lauded for its elegance widely around the globe. Originally used for village rituals, it now adorns drawing rooms across the world as a symbol of Indian folk-art.
Terracotta or clay craft has been the symbol of man’s first attempt at craftsmanship. Because of its universal appeal, pottery has often been termed as the lyric of handicrafts.