Bronze Castings:-
Before making bronze idols, the craftsman had to carefully study the verses from
the Shilpashastra. the verses were called dhyana and instructed the craftsmen on
physical measurements, proportions, description of the deity, characteristics,
symbolism and above all, aesthetics. This is how the craftsmen set about
creating masterpieces from bronze in ancient India. what is also interesting is
the guidance that was sought from nature for modeling icons-eyebrows were
modelled after neem leaf or fish ; nose, the sesume flower, the upper lip, a
bow; chin, a mango stone; neck, the conch shell and so on.
Budithi :-
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is a small village called Budithi in Central Srikakulam-a district in Andhra
Pradesh. Here, life revolves around creating beautiful shapes out of alloys. the
shapes range from the charmingly traditional to the elegantly modern. The
charmingly traditional cooking utensils and also in forms that suit contemporary
needs- like flower pots and planters. Usually made of brass, the objects have
patterns that are geometric, with straight lines and curves forming simple and
striking presentations. Floral patterns abound too.
Sheet Metal :-
Pembarthi village in Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh saw its glory
during the reign of Kakatiyas. You'd be wondering why and how. It is a 500 year
old answer! during the period of Kakatiya rule, sheet metal workmanship adorned
the vigrahas and vahanas . With temples proliferating in the vast Kakatiya
kingdom, the Pemparthi sheet metal worker sawhis fame attract people from all
religions of India.
Dokra :-
Tribal in origin, the Dokra metal craft is common to the tribal belts of
Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Bengal and Andhra Pradesh In Andhra Pradesh this craft
is found in Chittalbori and Ushegaon in Adilabad District .What makes Dokra
unique is that no two pieces are like. deftly aerated by hand , the objects have
individualistic touch. Figurines, horses, drummers peculiar shaped spoons and
hauntingly original tribal Gods can be seen in Dokra.
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