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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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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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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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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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Block Print

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 08:38:58 +0000

Block printing is an ancient printing technique used on cloth and textiles to make beautiful patterns. The origins of hand block printing are believed to lie in China, where the technique was first used around the 3rd century when books would be written by hand and there couldn’t be many copies since writing a book was a very long, slow and strenuous process. The technique slowly grew in China as was used on textiles and paper alike, to print texts as well as beautiful patterns. However, with time, as travelers from China travelled to India and other parts of Asia, the technique was picked up artisans in these parts as well.

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Kaavad~Bassi

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 07:19:16 +0000

Much before cinema and animations, storytelling was in such forms that would bring the storyteller and listener together in their mesmerizing worlds of mythical heroes and gods. The Kaavad was one such method of storytelling. The Kaavad is a portable wooden shrine with many hinged wooden panels, which can be opened up to reveal visuals of Gods, goddesses, saints, local heroes and the patrons. It is crafted by the Suthar community of Mewar and narrated by the KaavaDiya Bhats. This fascinating storytelling device from Rajasthan is also considered sacred and is of religious importance.

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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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