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Terracotta ~ Kumhar Para, Kondagaon

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In a small village of Kumhar Para, a beautiful craft called Terracotta flourishes. Terracotta is derived from two Italian words- Terra, meaning earth, and Cotta, meaning cooked or baked. Amid a world of constant push towards mass production, the villagers here continue to showcase their timeless craftsmanship in each unique, handcrafted item, produced in limited quantities.

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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~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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