Assam's living mask tradition

The Sattriya Mask Index

A digital heritage platform documenting the masks of Bhaona theatre through artisan narratives, field media, education, and commission pathways.

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A hand-painted Garuda Sattriya mask with a golden crown, mounted on a woven bamboo frame
Living archive for masks, makers, and memory
A royal king mask and a blue Shiva mask
Artisan visibility →

Preservation must also sustain the people who make it possible.

Meet the makers, their workshops, and the ways the Index connects them with commissions and institutions.

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Hand-painted Garuda mask with golden crown on a woven bamboo frame

Garuda

The divine eagle

Royal elder mask with a golden crown and flowing grey beard

The Royal Elder

King Dasharatha

Blue Shiva mask with crescent moon, cobra, and third eye

Shiva

The ascetic god

Bhaona performer wearing a ferocious orange demon mask in an open field

The Demon

Rakshasa in performance

Education & outreach

Built for classrooms, museums, and cultural institutions.

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Resource toolkit

Downloadable guides, case studies, and classroom-ready material.

Museum support

Verified exhibition notes and artisan context.

Public showcases

Workshops and demonstrations that bring Bhaona stories forward.

Partnership pathways

Connect heritage work with real opportunities.

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Commission introductions for artisans
Museum and cultural-centre collaborations
School workshops and educational showcases
Portfolio evidence and impact reporting