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Mukha Mask Making, Majuli, Assam

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:47:14 +0000

The traditional mask-making culture of Majuli stands as a deep and enduring aspect of our intangible cultural heritage, for centuries. The intricate artistry and craftsmanship embedded in the creation of masks on this river island have contributed significantly to tradition and heritage. Passed down through generations, this cultural practice represents a dynamic and living connection to the past, embodying the creativity, skills, and cultural expressions of the people of Majuli. Traditional mask making culture of Majuli serves as evidence of continuity and flexibility for adaption to present contemporary scenario and demands. Along with adaption to contemporary use it hasn’t lost the integral feature of our intangible cultural heritage.

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Clay Dolls~Krishnanagar

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:40:30 +0000

The crafts of West Bengal are renowned all over the word, mainly because of their pastoral charm. Amongst all the crafts of the state, the art of clay doll making is amongst the most popular ones. These beautiful, lively clay structures are adorned with vibrant colours. The art of doll making has thus become an integral part of West Bengal’s culture. These are real-life stylized dolls depicting various social scenarios in India. With their intricate detailing and precision that imitates the expressions and features of an actual human, these dolls are a representation of different individuals and their stories throughout the ages. The craftsmen engaged in this doll making are known to bring life to these dolls through the magic in their fingers and years of experience.

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Molela terracota~Molela

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:36:11 +0000

Clay tiles with sculptures of gods and goddesses and local deities in hollow relief form, made flat on one end to be hung on the wall, Molela terracotta works are a regional art of Molela, Rajasthan. Made as a flat surface, unlike the usual idols made elsewhere, these plaques are brightly painted and unique in design.

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Pottery~Mandla

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:27:10 +0000

Taken from earth or Maati, clay is simple element crafted to a plethora of forms. Needs, beliefs and imagination of the people have found shape and texture in clay. The craftsmen make figures of god and goddesses, animals as well as toys and objects of utility.

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Nandana Prints~Tarapur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:56:00 +0000

Nandna is a mud resist block-printing craft of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the very few crafts being practiced in its original form. The fabric thus printed is then worn by the women from the local Bhil tribes as their traditional attire. But what sets Nandna prints apart from the other printed fabrics is its intact rustic look and ancient motifs, equally revered by the contemporaries. The craftsmen use naturally derived dyes on chaste cotton fabric and age old block designs inspired from the nature.

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Pithora painting~Chotaudaipur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sun, 25 May 2014 06:14:29 +0000

Pithora paintings are ritualistic paintings done by the Rathwa tribes of central Gujarat. These paintings depict the main deity called Pithora and a procession displaying his accomplishments. These paintings in homes are believed to bring peace, prosperity and happiness. These are also believed to be an old method of cartography.

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Pithora~Alirajpur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:17:26 +0000

Pithora paintings are ritualistic paintings done by the Rathwa tribe. These paintings depict the main deity called Pithora and a procession displaying his accomplishments. When kept in homes, they are believed to bring peace, prosperity and happiness. These are also believed to be an old method of cartography.

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Pottery~Gundiyali

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 06:37:21 +0000

The craft of making earthen pots is one of the oldest known crafts. It’s design and efficiency is time-tested. These earthen pots are living testimonies of design which has undergone very less or no rectification. The Gundiyali pottery earthenware is characteristically adorned with patterns using different colors, like white and red, without any paint content.

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