28
Total Creations
26
Visual Stories
2
Process Videos
326
Total Appreciations
MetalCrafting
Traditional craftsmanship
Preparing the clay mold
ImageMaster artisan carving intricate designs and preparing the clay mold for the tra...
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Furnace and Oven Preparation
ImageAn artisan meticulously lines the traditional clay furnace (oven) with a special...
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The transition from liquid metal to a solid art piece
VideoArtisans carefully pour molten brass at temperatures exceeding 1000°C into the p...
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Mold Hardening: Firing the Clay Forms
ImageBeautiful hand-thrown ceramic vase with traditional glaze patterns
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The Molten Pour
ImageIn a high-stakes rhythmic movement, artisans pour glowing molten brass into the ...
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Thermal Transformation: Extracting the Red-Hot Mold
ImageFollowing hours of intense firing, artisans use specialized tools to lift the gl...
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The Great Unveiling: Restoring a Mud-Caked Metal Treasure
ImageWitness the satisfying transformation of a metal masterpiece as it emerges from ...
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Polishing the Soul: Bringing Lustre to Handcrafted Dhokra Art
ImageIn this final stage of restoration, the artisan uses a specialized buffing wheel...
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HandPrinting
Traditional craftsmanship
The Preparation
ImageA craftsman carefully aligns a long stretch of unadorned silk or cotton saree ac...
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The Dipping of the Block
ImageThe man dips a heavy, hand-carved teak wood block into a shallow tray of vibrant...
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The Impression
ImageWith a firm and practiced strike of his palm, the artisan presses the block onto...
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HandLoom
Traditional craftsmanship
The Art of the Loom: A Traditional Wooden Handloom
ImageThis image captures a traditional wooden handloom, a manual machine used for the...
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The Art of the Loom: A Traditional Wooden Handloom
ImageThis image captures a traditional wooden handloom, a manual machine used for the...
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The Artisan at the Pit Loom
ImageThis image depicts a skilled weaver operating a manually powered pit loom, an ea...
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How a Handloom Works: The Three Basic Motions
VideoTo understand how the handloom from your image works, you can watch the video, w...
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Binding technique like Ikat or how weavers manage thread tension
ImageThe artisan must maintain a perfect rhythm between their hands and feet to manag...
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TerraCotta
Traditional craftsmanship
The Foundation of Clay: Manual Preparation for Terracotta
ImageThe image depicts an artisan performing the vital first step in the terracotta p...
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The Art of Throwing: Shaping the Earth
ImageThis stage of craftsmanship, often called "throwing," involves transforming a pr...
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The Art of Throwing: Shaping the Earth
ImageThis stage of craftsmanship, often called "throwing," involves transforming a pr...
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The Art of Burnishing: Manual Polishing of Terracotta
ImageBurnishing is an ancient, low-tech technique used to give terracotta a glossy, r...
10 views
A Masterpiece of Baked Earth
ImageThe finished terracotta horse is characterized by its elegant, abstract stance, ...
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MadurKati
Traditional craftsmanship
Harvesting the Weft: Processing Madurkati Grass
ImageThe image captures a craftsman in the essential preparation phase of Madurkati w...
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Harvesting the Weft: Processing Madurkati Grass
ImageThe image captures a craftsman in the essential preparation phase of Madurkati w...
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Harvesting the Weft: Processing Madurkati Grass
ImageThe image captures a craftsman in the essential preparation phase of Madurkati w...
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Sun-Kissed Reeds: The Traditional Art of Drying Madurkati
ImageBefore they are woven into the iconic Masland mats of Bengal, harvested Madurkat...
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The Art of the Loom: Weaving Bengal’s Traditional Madur Mats
ImageHand-weaving Madurkati is a centuries-old craft primarily practiced by women in ...
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The Art of the Loom: Weaving Bengal’s Traditional Madur Mats
ImageHand-weaving Madurkati is a centuries-old craft primarily practiced by women in ...
10 views