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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.
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Budithi:-
There 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.
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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.
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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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