Art Plate~Thanjavur

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 19 May 2021 09:21:11 +0000

The world-famous craft of making art plates is only present in the city of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. These art plates, also known as ‘tri metalwork,’ are designed by almost 250 artisans of the Vishwakarma community who live in and around this city. These art plates were initially built under the Maratha dynasty as a gift for the visitors who arrived at the Maratha kingdom. However, today, the usage of these art plates has expanded to a multitude of purposes. With symbols of deities, animals, and saints inscribed in the centre and intricate floral designs and geometric patterns carved out at the peripheries, these art plates are emblems of the ancient Indian tradition and how this tradition finds its place in the contemporary world. The evolution of their usage and significance over the years, tells us a story of the journey of this handicraft from one generation to the next and allows us to catch a glimpse of our history in our present.

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Inlay Work~Agra

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:19:19 +0000

Pachchikari -Inlay work is a remarkable art form that became an essential feature of Mughal architecture in India. The craft was widely appreciated and debated with respect to its origin and development.
In India it developed in different stages during sixteenth and seventeenth century as practiced under Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.

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Art Plate~Thanjavur

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