How Did Ghurni Make Clay Images?
The instance of burnt clay, terracotta art or clay art had been started with the development of life of human beings. We also trace variety of pottery, images, dolls, sculptures, clay toys, even utensils etc. The early forms of images are simple and raw but with the development of time techniques and material also changed.
While visiting Ghurni during data collection I have documented the methods and techniques form making clay images which are discussed below in detail.
The artists of Ghurni make their clay images in a very traditional and simple manner. The step wise step detail of the making clay images is as given below which is followed by the making of other most common techniques. The process involves various activities, but it is …show more content…
Unique coloring pattern of Krishnanagar clay dolls deserves crown in the world of dolls. They have their own special technique in the traditional use of glue and in bringing brightness to the dolls which actually help them to achieve fame and awards on state, national as well as international level. During preparation of glue, tamarind seeds are used to increase the longevity of the color fried in dry condition their shells are separated. Then, cotyledons of the seeds (white portion) are grinded and boiled in water. After boiling, the mixture is cooled and mixed with the color. To increase glossiness in color, a brushing treatment of arrowroot (plant from which a nutritious starch is prepared) powder mixture is used on the color coating. After that kerosene oil added to burnish is used to increase the kerosene oil added to burnish is used to increase the brightness. But, now-a-days, the artisans mostly use readymade colors and glues available in the local market. In case of the human figures, dresses are made of cut pieces available from the local tailors or other waste clothes collected from various sources. These clothes are wrapped on and fixed with glue to the bare bodies of the dolls. Finally, hair is added to those human figures with painted jute or other similar
While visiting Ghurni during data collection I have documented the methods and techniques form making clay images which are discussed below in detail.
The artists of Ghurni make their clay images in a very traditional and simple manner. The step wise step detail of the making clay images is as given below which is followed by the making of other most common techniques. The process involves various activities, but it is …show more content…
Unique coloring pattern of Krishnanagar clay dolls deserves crown in the world of dolls. They have their own special technique in the traditional use of glue and in bringing brightness to the dolls which actually help them to achieve fame and awards on state, national as well as international level. During preparation of glue, tamarind seeds are used to increase the longevity of the color fried in dry condition their shells are separated. Then, cotyledons of the seeds (white portion) are grinded and boiled in water. After boiling, the mixture is cooled and mixed with the color. To increase glossiness in color, a brushing treatment of arrowroot (plant from which a nutritious starch is prepared) powder mixture is used on the color coating. After that kerosene oil added to burnish is used to increase the kerosene oil added to burnish is used to increase the brightness. But, now-a-days, the artisans mostly use readymade colors and glues available in the local market. In case of the human figures, dresses are made of cut pieces available from the local tailors or other waste clothes collected from various sources. These clothes are wrapped on and fixed with glue to the bare bodies of the dolls. Finally, hair is added to those human figures with painted jute or other similar