Rogan Art~Nirona

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:20:12 +0000

Rogan painting, locally called Rogani Kam, is an intricate and skillful painting done on inexpensive textiles using a thick paste of castor oil and color. The technique with which it is done has lent a unique identity to this seemingly basic craft. The artwork becomes more beautiful with time and compliments the fabric texture. The elements utilized in Rogan art are earthy, hence they are environmentally friendly. The process itself is so beautiful that a viewer is captivated of instinctive yet calculated moves of craftsmen in imparting color to the fabric.

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Metal Bell~Nirona

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:23:39 +0000

There are some crafts which are made just for the purpose of decorating or identifying cattle. One such craft which originated with cattle rearing is the craft of metal bells, or ‘Ghantadi-, as known locally in Kutchh, Gujarat (India). The craft is believed to be over a thousand years old, originated in Sindh, (currently in Pakistan). They were tied around the cattle’s neck so the owner would know of their whereabouts. There are thirteen sizes of bells and they are customized for different animals. A goat would have a small bell with a high pitched sound, while a cow would have a larger one with a deeper note. In each size, upto five or six different notes can be made. They are made from scrap iron sheets The metal parts are neatly joined without any kind of welding.

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Metal Bell~Nirona