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Buddha's Lifecycle 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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Buy Depiction of Arjuna in the Lakshabhed form in Terracotta by Dinesh Molela
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Representation of baajewale in Terracotta by Dinesh Molela
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Lord Ganesha depicted with his rat: Terracotta by Dinesh Molela
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Lord Ganesha riding a bullock cart: Terracotta by Dinesh Molela
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Depiction of Lord Ganesha in Terracotta by Dinesh Molela
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Representation of a man milking goat: Terracotta by Dinesh Molela
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Dolon Kundu's Terracotta Eagle for sale

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The Sailing Captivating Aquatic Adventure, Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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Buy Spirit of the Heights The Terracotta Markhor's Majesty, Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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Krishna painting by Dinesh Molela
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Makhanchor painting by Dinesh Molela
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Village scenes painting by Dinesh Molela
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Buy Terracotta Tiles in Terracotta Art by Dolon Kundu
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Buy Terracotta Art Tiles
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My Village: Set of 4 Terracotta Art Tiles by Dinesh Molela-Paintings by Master Artists
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My Village Set of 4 Terracotta Art Tiles
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terracotta tile art
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My village Terracotta tiles for sale
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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, and other ornamental items. Clay is dried and then fried at extremely high temperatures to allow it to take shape. The artform also has a spiritual importance, as it is claimed in Hinduism that this material uses the five components of the universe: air, water, fire, ether, and earth. States including as Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Rajasthan have a long and illustrious history with the art form.

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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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