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“The demand for terracotta idols has steadily increased over the past few years, following the ban on PoP idols. The ban on Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols, coupled with a slew of initiatives undertaken by the government highlighting the benefits of eco-friendly idols, appears to be yielding desirable results. People are switching to clay and terracotta idols as a result,” Nagaraju said.Explaining the artistic and sustainable benefits of terracotta, Nagaraju said, “Terracotta is a clay-based product, which has been a major ingredient in sculptures since ancient times. She has managed to design necklaces, earrings and other ornamental jewellery.Modern Aplic, designed by Suresh Kumar Patnaik, was also a big draw at the crafts bazaar, which will conclude on Sunday. Once she learnt how to work magic with ‘waste’ substances on fabric, besides bringing out intricately wrought jewellry..