In 2020, the Corona virus induced pandemic hit small businesses brutally around the world and the idol makers of Kolkata too faced its brunt. An extraordinary community of Indian artists known for their craftsmanship globally, these artisans were at home, feeling hopeless. As they waited for a few orders to trickle in, life stood still and yet cost them time, money and patience. Slowly, the idol of the Mother goddess took shape, as did their hope. This is their story.