Terracotta of Rajasthan
History
Rajasthan terracotta tradition, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization, continues today in all parts of the state. The plaques of Molela (a small town near Udaipur) are a must buy. The pottery has had a long - standing tradition in Rajasthan. Each village or group of villages had potters making unglazed pottery for local use.
Techniques Used
The shapes which are required for a variety of uses are turned on the wheel. The certain portions such as the spout or the handle are left out. They are casted separately and than attached to the body. After it, the decoration is done by incising patterns on the surface for making geometrical patterns.
Design & Styles
The articles made include plates, flower vases, surahis, trays, coasters, fruit bowls and glazed tiles with hand - painted, floral designs. Nohar, Bharatpur and Bikaner are the centres where pottery is painted with lac colours.
Common Materials Used
Red clay
Popular Products
Plates, flower pots, vases, surahis (small pitcher), trays, Coasters, fruit bowls, glazed tiles.
