Bengali · Culture & Society

শিল্প

shilpo

Art; industry

Intermediatenoun

Definition

Creative work; the same word also means industry.

Example

বাংলার শিল্প ঐতিহ্য সমৃদ্ধ।

Bengal's art heritage is rich.

Etymology

'শিল্প' (shilpo) comes from the Sanskrit word 'शिल्प' (śilpa), meaning 'art' or 'craft'. The term has evolved in Bengali to encompass both artistic heritage and industrial production.

How & Where It’s Used

'শিল্প' (shilpo) is used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in discussions relating to art, crafts, and industry. It is found in both spoken and written contexts across various regions.

Literary Heritage

Featured in artistic reviews and discourses around traditional and contemporary art forms in Bengali literature.

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