KOFTGIRI- Craft of Udaipur

KOFTGIRI- Craft Of Udaipur

Have you ever heard about KOFTGIRI??? yes you heard me right..........i seek craft for my readers and bring up something new on my blog . Its been a while i couldn't post anything new on my blog because of my sudden illness but i am back and my readers are gonna love this one for sure.... 

Koftgiri a craft or rather a type of decoration practiced in Udaipur, India. Now,ornamentation on armament was integral to Mughals and Rajput cultures. The majestic Damascus steel sword carried by a Rajput couldn't have looked better without the intricate carved floral motifs drawn with glistening gold and silver.

The process starts with iron or steel being hammered into a surface on which grooves are made. Minute lines are being carved depicting various motifs. With few guidelines marked now the craftsmen starts laying thin silver wires making the outlines. After the outlines the main motifs are then made and filled with closely placed gold or silver. The outlining is then removed and reused.

Today, this craft is not only restricted to weaponry but is also introduced in the jewelry industry. Likewise, our emerging and very talented jewelry designer Ruchika Baid has worked with the artisans of Koftgiri and made the most of it. She has created some remarkable pieces and explored the craft to the fullest.Taking inspiration from the nature and converting the forms into abstract using the essence of tribal. This jewelry designer has done a great job with the craft which is yet undiscovered and unknown to many.

DESIGNER RUCHIKA BAID WORKING ON THE CRAFT 

SILVER INLAY ON THE NECK PIECE & GOLD INLAY ON BUTTONS N PEN

I hope you like my post.....and i promise to seek more for my readers everyday.............

Reviving Tangalia - The Dotted Art

Reviving- Tangalia - The Dotted Art

Few of my readers just loved this craft and requested me to post a little more of Tangalia... So, today you can view the craft as well as check out our weaver Mr. Baldev weaving Tangalia. If you wish to buy one...feel free to contact me. Lets help revive unique craft of Saurashtra. 

A story of revival of the dying indigenous craft that has evolved in Saurashtra around 700 years ago TANGALIA........

                                                       Weaver: Baldev wearing Tangalia

I seek fashion for my readers.....do support the craft and the weavers of Tangalia...........

Traditional Indian Embroidery Patches- Repurposed Resued Recycled

Traditional Indian Embroidery Patches- Repurposed Reused Recycled

Jaipur............I sure love the pink city and have explored a lot of it during my stay which almost lasted for two years. Well.... guess what?? i completed my fashion studies here . So whats new in store for my readers all the way from Jaipur, a land of traditional Indian textiles and crafts. If you observe handmade textiles and recycled clothes has always been a part of Indian textile, clothing and lifestyle.

We do have a huge variety of textiles in India followed by a unique process , design and pattern.But what is so significant is the way clothes or fabrics have been traditionally produced, using the local craft or material and then a final garment designed that fits just right and is been handed down to next generation.This way the overall life cycle of the product increases by reusing and recycling it. 

Talking about Reusing and Redesigning .....look what i found in Amer, Jaipur. At Marvi Impex - Handicraft they redesign and reuse old vintage embroidery patches and customize awesome products like  bags, belts, garments etc...Moral: Retaining the local cultural identity.They even manufacture, supply and export embroidered textiles, zari work and patches.  Have a look for yourself

Local craftsmen working on creating a masterpiece............check out the handcrafted products below 

PC: KARTIK KACHOLIYA

SUJANI - The Weaving Art of Bharuch

SUJANI- THE WEAVING ART OF BHARUCH

Hi i am at this new place called Bharuch  also known as Broach...ya i am still very much in Gujarat...seeking out a little bit of craft for my readers everyday...

Sujani...soft colored checks woven in contrast bright colored stripes in three dimensional pattern. The textured surface gives you the feel of 150 year old weaving art called Sujani quilt practiced only in Bharuch. There is an interesting story behind this craft which goes back to late 1860's where the native of Bharuch learnt the craft from the fellow assamese convict in Andaman jail came back and educated the fellow villagers .

Sujani is a double weave cotton fabric with cotton between 2 layers. These quilts are lost lasting and durable .The process has 2 weavers sitting on either side of the loom and weave in this meticulous craft form.

Lets support and know a little more about this craft....i hope you guys will love my post...and i will seek out something new each day for my readers.......