Mohanlal Chaturbhuj Kumhar

Padma Shri Mohanlal Chaturbhuj Kumhar is an Indian artist. He won the Shilp Guru award in 2003 for his skills in terracotta sculpture. Born in 1939, he is resident of Nathdwara. Kumhar was also awarded the Kalamani for his works in terracotta in 23rd Surajkund Crafts Mela. He has participated in promoting this traditional art in various countries like Spain, USA and Australia. The Government of India awarded him the civilian honour of Padma Shri in 2012.

Awards

1988 Master Craftsman National Award
1984 State Award
2003 Shilp Guru Award
2001 Maharana Shajansingh Award
1997 Raj Ratan Award
1991 Kala Shree Award
2003 Shilp guru award
2012 PADMA SHRI Award