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A Glimpse
Dhokra (Oldest)
Belonging to the Dhokra Damar tribes of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa Depicts folklore Uses non-ferrous metal with lost-wax casting
Lost -wax casting: i. ii. Clay core Wax Layer to carve finer details
iii. Clay Layer to form a mould for the metal iv. Molten metal
Bidriware
Metal handicraft originated in Bidar, Karnataka in 14th century Origin is attributed to the Bahamani sultans Uses alloy of zinc and copper Complex Process i. Soil and castor oil mould ii. Molten metal poured into it to obtain a cast piece, smoothened by filing iii. Casting is now coated with a solution of copper sulphate to obtain a temporary black coating over which designs are etched (silver etc) iv. Filed to remove the black coating v. Final blackening with a special variety of soil, ammonium chloride and water vi. Finally polished with oil
Folklore art practiced in Mithila, Bihar It dates back to 7th century A.D Practiced traditionally by women Vibrant natural colors are used Art is based on Hindu mythologies and village life Two types i. Aripana (floor painting) ii. Kohabar (Wall Painting) The composition and ingredients of paintings were caste specific
Terracotta Kalakshi
Nowadays village potters are combining traditional rural abstractions with urban tastes Kalakshi is an attempt towards contemporary art based on traditional art form Derived from Sanskrit words Kala (art) and Akshi (eye) Originated from Gujarat Uses lot of colors and varied designs
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