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Teracotta art has been practised in India for thousands of years, dating back to the Indus Valley civilization. Clay is used to make earthenware, figurines,...  Read More

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Shop Scenes from the Ramayan in Terracotta by Dinesh Molela
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Phooler Alpona: A Floral Tapestry in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu
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buyt Birds on the Floral Branch: Terracotta by Dolon Kundu
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Floral Vines in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu for sale
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Water Lily Bed in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu for sale
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Birds and the Lotus: Terracotta by Dolon Kundu for sale
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Sculpted Lotus Pond in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu for sale
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Buddha's Lifecycle in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu for sale
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The Lotus Pond Decor Plate in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu for sale
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Radha Krishna artwork in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu for sale
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Svarn Mrigha: The Golden Deer in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu
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Sita and Hanuman in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu
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Shabari ke Ber: Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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Birds in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu
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Buy Circular diya with sun pattern: Terracotta Diya by Dolon Kundu
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Paisley pattern diya: Terracotta Diya by Dolon Kundu
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Diya with intricate petals: Terracotta Diya by Dolon Kundu
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Floral designed diya: Terracotta Diya by Dolon Kundu
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buy The Divine Trinity in Terracotta Wall Hanging by Dolon Kundu
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buy A Blooming Lotus: Terracotta Plate by Dolon Kundu
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Shop An Enchanting Tea Light: Terracotta Art by Dolon Kundu
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A Royal Elephant: Terracotta Art by Dolon Kundu
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shopAn Illuminating Tea Light: Terracotta Art by Dolon Kundu
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shop Mahisasura Mardini: Terracotta Art by Dolon Kundu
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Buy Depiction of lotus flower with leaves in Terracotta by Dolon Kundu
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Terracotta has been an intricate part of the Indian sub-continent since time immemorial. The use of terracotta to make sculptures and pottery dates back to the pre-Harappan and Harappan era. Each region has its own characteristic and stylistic features for the use of terracotta in its craft, one of them being the Molela craft from Rajasthan.
The origin of the molela craft is unknown. However, various legends ascribe the craft to a blind potter who dreamt of Shri Devnarayan. The deity had asked the blind potter to make his image. Initially the potter was hesitant to comply owing to his blindness, however, he agreed with the wish of his god. The next morning, his eyesight was restored and people from his community started preparing and worshiping such votive plaques for wish fulfilment.
The most important deities depicted are Devnarayan and Nagaraja. Although there are many other deities depicted as well. Specific colours are used to identify different deities such as blue is used for kala bhairav and orange is used for gora bhairav.
The colours are prepared using natural stones and minerals found in the region.Specific colours are used to identify different deities such as blue is used for kala bhairav and orange is used for gora bhairav.
The colours are prepared using natural stones and minerals found in the region. The colours for molela are prepared from natural stone and mineral colours. Palewa is the clay slip which is used to prepare different colours when mixed with different stone and minerals. For example, red is prepared by mixing geru to the palewa and water mixture. Dawrigund, a vegetable gum is used as a binder. Jala, a locally available laquer coat is used for the shine instead of using commercial varnish since the votive plaques were traditionally religious in nature.

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