Sunil comes from Kedeichepda, a village in the Kondagaon district of Bastar. Here is the thing about his journey. While other kids were just playing, a young Sunil was already bending raw iron rods using whatever basic tools he could find. His father recognized the raw talent immediately.
This is not just a profession for him. It is a bloodline. His family has been hammering iron for generations. His grandfather was an actual pioneer who pushed the boundaries of traditional Bastar designs long before anyone else did. Today, Sunil is a master craftsman running a heavy workshop alongside his father and younger brother.
Let's break down why his work stands out. Sunil does not just repeat the old shapes. He takes the traditional wrought iron art his culture is known for and forces it to evolve. He brings new ideas into the forge, giving physical shape to modern concepts while keeping the absolute soul of Bastar intact. The family is already passing the hammer down to the younger children so the fire never goes out.
What this really means is that when you hold a piece forged by Sunil, you are looking at the past, present, and future of Pitwa art.