Availability of different
metals and its vulnerable nature has made it the
base for a variety of decorative techniques such as
inlay, metal casting, carving, applique, etc. The
scope of art metal is immense. The work done in
Moradabad, Jaipur and Delhi are representative of
this.
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Metal
craft has also been an integral part of Indian
culture. The 'lotas' or water pitchers are found in
almost all parts of the country. The 'urli',
bell-metal vessel in Kerala is a basic element of
its culture. The metal based lamps in various shapes
and designs are part of the Indian traditions and
rituals.
In Ladhak, decorative kitchen
stoves are made purely by hand. In South India,
metal icons, especially of bronze, are believed to
absorb the charged energy of the Divine and are
stored in the inner sanctum of a temple where the
icon is installed.
Blue
pottery An art form, from Persia under the
patronage of Maharaja Ram singhji was first
introduced in Rajasthan. A new art form with a
fascinating recipe of distinctive material like the
ground quartz stone. The colour schemes are also
peculiar like, blue (oxide of cobalt), Green (oxide
of copper) and the external white.
Some of
the pottery is semi- translucent and lately is been
experimented with other colours such as , yellow,
dark blue and brown. The conventional floral or
arabesque, hand made patterns and the animal figure
patterns are the prominent designs. The various
articles shaped out are mostly the traditional ones
like surahis or pots of different shapes and size
for multiple use, ashtray, tiles, flower pots, lamp
shades, jars various accessories or interior items
are the forte of this art of pottery.
Wooden
Artefacts Wood-sometimes plain often
painted- is used to make everything from furniture
to artefacts. While the furniture ranges from the
made-as old that is such a range all over the world,
its contemporary variants include chairs with
painted backs, camel-hide stools, marble-top tables
and carved cabinets.
Artefacts include a
range of animal -horses ,elephants, parrots- that
are beautifully painted as well as boxes, chests
snuff boxes and other interesting paraphernalia
including dancing figurines and dwarpals or
guardians of the doors.
Stone
Carving White marble, pink Dholpur, green
Kota, white and grey soapstone everything is used to
make elegant statuary, idols, figurines, carved
panels, even elaborate jharokhas for gardens and
pavilions. One of Rajasthan's most enduring arts
that is evident in its prevalence in homes all over
the state, stone carving is both an artistic as well
as an industrial product.
Textile
The Textile of Rajasthan has a fascinating range of
dyed and block printing fabrics. Each state has its
own special colour-scheme design and technique. The
various types of Textile are:-
Hand-block
prints- the quilts of Sanganer, Bagru are the
favorites.
Tie and dye- Bandhej, Bandani,
Lehriya, Batik, Mothra, Ekdali, Shikari, Cheent
comes under this category.
Bandhej- Bandhej of Jodhpur, Sikar,
Jaisalmer, Barmer, Pali, Udaipur, Jaipur is more
popular.
The lehriya is an entire line of cloth
is dyed in different colours. Udaipur's lehriya work
is well known.
Samdar Lehar, Phagun are the
designs to be worn in the spring season.
Textile and fabric colouring and dying can be seen
at length in the communities of Leelgarhs and
Rangrez. The Chunari and Bandhej ( the art of tying
a small point on the cloth by threads and later dyed
with the required colours . After drying when
opened, there is a small circle in the white
splashed around the fabric)is known as tie and dye.
Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner are famous for this. In
addition, the art of embellished fabrics with
embroidery using thread-work, mirror work or gold
brocade is prevalent.
Block Printing in
vegetable dyes is another famous art. Carved wooden
blocks soaked in different colours and pasted on the
fabric. Main Market of these products are Jaipur,
Sanganer and Bagru.
Zari - Gota, zardosi,
banarsi for formal and bridal ensembles, metallic
and threaded embroidery.
Paintings Paintings are nowhere more
vibrant and expressing than that of Rajasthan.
Tradition of painting traces back to the dawn of
civilisation. Traces of earth colour drawings on
walls and intricate motifs of geometrical and
natural designs on clay vessels and potteries have
been unearthed in the protohistoric Harappan sites
of Kalibangan and Peelibanga in north-western
Rajasthan. And these traditions of decorating
dwellings and articles are still alive. Rajasthan,
is known for its miniature paintings, reflecting an
incredible portfolio of scenes from myth and legend
to history to nature. The variation in art of
painting ranges from Wall paintings on Palaces to
huts, Miniature paintings, Phad and Pichwais. Though
many use synthetic colours, the traditional painters
use mineral and vegetable dyes. The cost of the
painting depends on an artist's workmanship.
