We have already focused on the terracotta clay that it is a type of unglazed ceramic material
which is used in making various types of decorating arts,biding construction,sculptures,accessories etc., and also about its history and its availability where it has been found. There are also some temples made up of terracotta clay,which are very well known to us like Anayaar horse in Tamil Nadu ,finnest patterns of terracotta panels found in West Bengal specially Digha, Hoogly,Birbhum,and Murshidabad . some more temples in Bishnupur like Rasmancha ,Madan Mohan and Shyamrai....
When we see all these arts or any teracotta products like sculptures, accessories,various designer potteries, jeweleries... the first thing that pings on our mind that how these are made?? and by whom?? These are made by artisans. Artisans(a skilled worker who makes things by hand) involves in such arts of pottery making,making of jeweleries ,construction of buildings etc.. You can say it is the magic and amazing power of their hands.
These are made through different processes by some specific artisans. Generally these are reddish- brown in color and sometimes it varies depending on the process of making. Terracotta are produced by soaking the mud for few days then it is used as per requisite and dried in the sun. After that these are baked in pit fire and left beneath sand to cool. These are baked at a place called Kiln. Its a thermal insulating chamber which is used to harden and dry the mud products.
Some terracotta products are Black in color which is used to create the terracotta products and it is believed to the best one by traditional potter. Such clays need little filtering and retains much moisture in its original state. Water is added and left few days. Feet and hands both are used to knead the clay. Pots, jars, and lamps are still used in many households. Once the image is completed, it is set to dry.
Generally ''Yellow Earth'' is used to mould the terracotta warriors and horses. Yellow Earth is very easy to obtain. Due to its adhesive quality and plasticity it is considered as a appropriate material. By the pocess of screening and grinding impurities are removed and make it pure and fine.
The elasticity of clay allows to be moulded in requisite shape. There are numerous designs and pellets are stung together to make fragile pieces of ornamentation. If properly paired with appopriate kind of
cotton sarees these jewelleries appears very fashionable. Sorrrrry after all we girls love to relate everything with fashion. But believe me it does look beautiful and trendy as well. Check out various Teracotta Products in our Regional Brands section.
These are truly original brands of India.
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