What is Brand?
As per dictionary brand is some thing which indicates kind. When we think of brand products like branded clothes or branded shoes many images float in front of us Reebok, Gucci, Raymond and many more there is no end to the list. In India there is so much diversity in its culture and handicrafts that each and every region have their own style and kind or we can say BRAND. Through this blog I would try to list and share about different regional brands of India and to start with here is a famous brand "Teracotta".
Terracotta is a type of an earthen ware and a ceramic clay which is unglazed. The colour's of terracotta varies with the source of the clay. It is one of the cheapest and lightest clay. It has been used in construction of buildings, decorative arts, potteries etc. since from ancient times. The term Terracotta literally means "Baked earth" which is made from natural clay. Generally it is reddish brown in color and it also varies slightly that is depending on the clay used.
It was the only ceramic clay which has been used throughout history for sculptures and pottery as well as bricks and roof shingles. In ancient time the sculptures which were made in 1st day were dried in the sun. It could be used by craftsmen to make jewelleries, sculptures, spiritual accessories and many more things.
Some
of the terracotta clay were found along the River Nile,some were from
the Indian sub-continent. Terracotta were also used in household
utilities like the tiles for roof, kitchenware, lamps etc. and other
decorative purposes. Terracotta works found from the Malla Period
(1200-1769) were mostly molded to cover homes, temples. Some idols of Gods,Goddesses,animals and showpieces of different forms were also made. Terracotta arts has been successful since the time of Indus Valley Civilisation. Many of ritualistic aspects are also related with the Terracotta figures.
In India Terracotta is considered as a Mystical because it consists of five essential elements like air, fire, earth, water and ether. In Rajasthan the Plaques depicting images, in Gujrat various types of horses and tigers are recorded which are very famous. In West Bengal the finest patterns of Terracotta pannels are found in Murshidabad, Birbhum, Hooghly and Digha. Bishnupur is one of the most famous place in West Bengal, India where Terracotta is found. In Bishnupur the main attraction is Terracotta Temples. All the temples are dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha like Rasmancha, MadanMohan, Shyamrai and Jorbangla. Beautiful teracotta work can be seen on these temples.
You can buy beautiful teracotta works from CraftsGarner collected from the artisans of Bishnupur. There are many villages near and around Bishnupur where this teracotta work is done. Still the artisans in Bishnupur use the same conventional process to make beautiful masterpieces. So i hope u njoyed reading this. We'll be back with some more intresting posts on different Regional Brands of our lovely India. Keep following us!
As per dictionary brand is some thing which indicates kind. When we think of brand products like branded clothes or branded shoes many images float in front of us Reebok, Gucci, Raymond and many more there is no end to the list. In India there is so much diversity in its culture and handicrafts that each and every region have their own style and kind or we can say BRAND. Through this blog I would try to list and share about different regional brands of India and to start with here is a famous brand "Teracotta".
Terracotta is a type of an earthen ware and a ceramic clay which is unglazed. The colour's of terracotta varies with the source of the clay. It is one of the cheapest and lightest clay. It has been used in construction of buildings, decorative arts, potteries etc. since from ancient times. The term Terracotta literally means "Baked earth" which is made from natural clay. Generally it is reddish brown in color and it also varies slightly that is depending on the clay used.
It was the only ceramic clay which has been used throughout history for sculptures and pottery as well as bricks and roof shingles. In ancient time the sculptures which were made in 1st day were dried in the sun. It could be used by craftsmen to make jewelleries, sculptures, spiritual accessories and many more things.
In India Terracotta is considered as a Mystical because it consists of five essential elements like air, fire, earth, water and ether. In Rajasthan the Plaques depicting images, in Gujrat various types of horses and tigers are recorded which are very famous. In West Bengal the finest patterns of Terracotta pannels are found in Murshidabad, Birbhum, Hooghly and Digha. Bishnupur is one of the most famous place in West Bengal, India where Terracotta is found. In Bishnupur the main attraction is Terracotta Temples. All the temples are dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha like Rasmancha, MadanMohan, Shyamrai and Jorbangla. Beautiful teracotta work can be seen on these temples.
You can buy beautiful teracotta works from CraftsGarner collected from the artisans of Bishnupur. There are many villages near and around Bishnupur where this teracotta work is done. Still the artisans in Bishnupur use the same conventional process to make beautiful masterpieces. So i hope u njoyed reading this. We'll be back with some more intresting posts on different Regional Brands of our lovely India. Keep following us!
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