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Phad Painting ~ Bhilwara

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 20 May 2024 06:27:45 +0000

In the Rajasthani dialect, “Phad” carries the meaning of a fold. The smaller version of Phad painting is referred to as “Phadhye.” The intricate narratives and vibrant colours of Phad paintings contribute to the rich cultural tapestry of Rajasthan, showcasing the fusion of visual and performing arts in this traditional form.

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Bundi Paintings ~ Bundi

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Bundi School of Painting, considered as an important and one of the most popular Rajasthani styles of Indian miniature painting, originated in the 17th century in the princely state of Bundi. The figurative art of the Bundi school of paintings serves not only to create powerful means of diffusion for religious thought but also touch upon the most varied aspects of life around it. Through the compositions and descriptions made by the Bundi artists, the lifestyle of royals, battle fields, festivals and horse races are beautifully depicted in Bundi paintings. This type of miniature painting became an important source to understand the social, cultural, political and religious aspects of that period in Rajasthan.

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Kota Doria- Kaithun, Kota

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A royal marvel of the Indian textile industry is the traditional Kota Doria. The art of weaving cotton in a structured check pattern as an open weave has been passed on through the generations, the beginning of which was never recorded in written texts. The square Khat pattern gives the Kota Dori its distinct feature that differentiates it from other hand woven crafts.

Kota, a town situated in eastern Rajasthan hints at the origin or cultivation of the craft itself. The town and areas around it hosts several craft clusters that spend months delicately weaving saris known as “Masurias” derived from the possibility of weavers migrating from Mysore known by the same name. Directly translated from the Hindi word meaning “threads,” the Dori or Doria are woven with magical skill and precision, a regular visual treat.

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Block Printing~Bagru

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:20:07 +0000

Bagru originated the tradition of printing, is not only popular in India, but even being a small village custom, the Bagru print is known worldwide. The wooden prints of Bagru have entitled its own name as Bagru prints. The wooden prints involve the technique of carving the print (or design) on the wooden block first, and then enriching the design involving the chosen colour to the fabric. Printer’s quarter ‘chhipa mohalla’ is known for the textile printers of Bagru. The quarter is officiated with the printers only committing artistic traditions with wooden blocks and dyes.

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Blue Pottery

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:15:30 +0000

Blue pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur. The name ‘blue pottery’ comes from the eye-catching blue dye that is used to color the pottery. Some of the pottery is semi-transparent and most are decorated with animal and bird motifs. The pottery is made using Egyptian paste, is glazed and low-fired.

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Koftgiri~Udaipur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:32:41 +0000

Damascening is the art of encrusting one metal on another, which are soldered on or wedged into the metal surface to which they are applied, but in the form of wire, which by undercutting and hammering is thoroughly incorporated with the metal which it is intended to ornament. Damascening is now practiced with great success in India, Persia and Spain.

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Gota Patti~Nayla

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 08:28:03 +0000

The stunning Gotta Patti work on the ethnic wear of the Rajasthani womenfolk is a spectacular embroidery involving a lot of technique. Gota Patti work is an applique work, traditionally done on dresses, dupattas, sarees, Ghagras and even turbans. It is popular not only within the state or the country but throughout the world as well. Clothes are adorned with this special embroidery for people to wear on festivals or any kind of special occasion because of all the jazzy gold and glitter.

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Lac bangles~jaipur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:38:06 +0000

The lac bangles are vibrant manifestations of resin, crafted by the artisans in Jaipur. These bangles being an integral part of culture in Jaipur, attract localities and visitors alike.

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Marble Sculptures -Jaipur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 07:34:38 +0000

Murti Mohalla situated between Kishanpole and Chandpole in the walled city of Jaipur, is the biggest manufacturing center for marble statues of Hindu and Jain deities. Jaipur also produces Human figurines, animals, and exquisite-bowls, carved marble vases, carvings and portraits. The entire world has great admiration for marble works of Jaipur.

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Kathputli~Jaipur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 07:18:21 +0000

It is said that puppetry of Rajasthan is more than a thousand years old but there is no written evidence of it. Mainly the ‘Bhat’ community practices this art termed ‘Kathputli’ (‘Kath’ meaning wood and ‘Putli’ meaning doll). These people claim that their ancestors had performed for royal families and received great honour and prestige from the rulers of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.

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