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Sankheda Craft

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:48:34 +0000

The sturdy pieces of furniture which are equivalent to vibrant and exquisite pieces of art designed at the Sankheda town by artisans belonging to the Kharadi community. Sankheda is derived from the Gujarati word ‘sanghedu’, which refers to lathe or the machine used to turn wood. These are internationally renowed for their grand, hand-painted motifs on shiny lacquered turned teakwood.

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Wooden toys~Etikoppaka

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:32:24 +0000

On the banks of river Varaha in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, a small village called Etikoppaka is located. Over hundreds of years, this village has gained popularity for its traditional Indian handicraft- The Etikoppaka toys or Etikoppaka Bommalu. These toys can be seen as a reflection of the people living in this village- simple, innocent and beautiful. The artisans undertake an elaborate process for making each of these toys. This process of Etikoppaka toy making is known as ‘turned wood lacquer craft’ or ‘Tharini.’

The Etikoppaka toys imbibe a certain childlike innocence and whole-heartedly embrace the artisans’ creativity that covers all dimensions and panels. These toys are not only small pockets joy but also expressions of the journey of Indian artisans who have been engaged in this profession since the rule of Rajas and Maharajas. They tell us a story of how times come and go, rulers rise and fall, mankind experiences days filled with warm sunshine and cold harsh rains, however, art continues to be created and cherished. These toys carry within themselves a certain historicity that connects and links the children of today to the children of the past. The soft surface of the toys remind us of our mother’s embrace and the durability of the toy reminds us of our father’s protectiveness, thereby serving as emblems of our own childhood days.

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Lac bangles~Mandsaur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:06:00 +0000

The lac bangles are vibrant manifestations of resin, beautifully crafted by the artisans. Lac is a versatile material and the bangles are made in a wide variety of designs. Bangles are considered to be a good omen, a sign of contentment and celebration.

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Thewa~Mandsaur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:52:59 +0000

Thewa is a 400 year old art of creating gold filigree on a coloured molten glass base. The patterns in this slender latticework of gold are inspired from nature and mythology. This inbred art is exclusively practiced only by the Sonis or goldsmiths of Nathulal Soni family.

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