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
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