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Charming Chirps: Terracotta Chick Wind Chime Ensemble
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Nature's Ballet: the Terracotta Deer Running Plate
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Sculpted Serenity: A Terracotta Fish
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Pottery's Embrace: Terracotta Tea Light Holder
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Underwater Tapestry on a Terracotta Plate
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Glowing Serenity, Terracotta Model of Tea Light
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Timeless Illumination, Terracotta Model of Tea Light
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Warmth of Earth, Terracotta Tea Light Artwork
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Harmony in Clay, Terracotta Model of Tea Light
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Earthen Glow, Terracotta Tea Light Holder
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Durga Maa in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu-
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buy Rice Bowl in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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Buy Mother and Daughter in Terracotta Art by Dolon Kundu
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The horses in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu-
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Shop Traditional Doll in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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shop Owl in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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Buy Pot with Lid in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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buy Tea Light Bird in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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Buy Owl in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu

Owl in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu

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Dolon Kundu blue-tick

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The Black Bull in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu-
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The Peacocks in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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shop The Elephant in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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Shop The Sparrow in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu
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Tea Kettle in Terracotta art by Dolon Kundu-
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Shop Tea Light Holder in Terracotta Art by Dolon Kundu
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Buy Brick Design Terracotta Tea Cups by Dolon Kundu
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Buy Terracotta Earthenware Pots in Terracotta Art by Dolon Kundu
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Terracotta Painting Tiles
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Pada savari Terracotta painting
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Putli Terracotta painting
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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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