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Teer Kamaan~Jobat

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:45:00 +0000

The craft of making ‘Teer-Kamthi’ or Bow & Arrow has been practiced by the Bhils and Bhilalas for many years. These are crafted out of bamboo, cane and sharp metal. When it was used for hunting, the tip of the arrow was dipped in poison and shot out. An experienced person is said to be able to shoot the arrow effectively across a kilometer.

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Wrought Iron~Barga

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 06:38:51 +0000

Metal work in MP owes its existence to the tribal community of the state. The Agaria, meaning a worker in ‘Aag’ or fire, or Hindu God of fire creates diverse products signifying their own traditions. The basic pre historic forms appeal highly to the aesthetic sensibilities of many, who love to carry a few pieces of the craft to adorn their homes. Some of the common objects still being created include oil lamps, tools, statues and animal figures.

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Silver Jewelry~Bhuj

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 07:00:01 +0000

A display of superior craft skill, the silver jewelry of Kutch is more than just ornamentation. They serve as markers used to differentiate various tribes of the region. Their simplified forms and elaborate textures employ techniques of high precision. Each piece of jewelry has a definitive purpose and is worn as per the age, handed down by the ancestors as heirloom wealth.

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Jewellery~Jobat

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:41:29 +0000

Once the marriage is fixed, the girl escorted by womenfolk singing folk songs is taken to the silversmiths’, where she picks and chooses ornaments from a plethora of options. The singing and swaying women walk around the weekly fair, while the bride carries the stacked up jewelry in a basket on her head. In Jobat, the craftsmen still continue the craft of making tribal jewelry for Bhils and Bhilalas. As expressions of their age-old traditions and customs, they brim with a raw appeal and are purchased in plenty from the local markets during occasions such as marriages.

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