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| Shola
Pith |
Shola pith is a milky-white sponge-wood which is carved
into delicate and beautiful objects of art. Shola is a
plant that grows wild in marshy waterlogged areas. The
biological name of shola is Aeschynomene Indica or Aeschynomene
Aspera (from the bean family) and it is a herbaceous plant.
The outer harder brown skin is removed by expert hands
to reveal the inner soft milky-white and spongy material.
The finest examples of craftsmanship are seen as images
of "Gods and Goddesses" at festivals, especially
the massive decorative backdrops made for "Durga
Puja" celebrations. Guru Handicrafts craftsmen spend
months working on each piece and every detail is meticulously
worked out. |
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| Terracotta
Wall Hangings |
Terracota was introduced to the British public in a
exhibition in London in the summer of 2003. Terracotta
has been used throughout history for sculptures and pottery,
as well as bricks and roof shingles. In ancient times,
the first clay sculptures were dried (baked) in the sun
after being formed. Later they were placed in the ashes
of open hearths to harden, and finally kilns were used,
similar to those used for pottery today. Only after firing
to a high temperature would such sculptures be classed
as a ceramic material. |
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| Terracotta
Statues |
Guru Handicrafts' artists create sculptures from terracotta
in a variety of different styles. |
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| Handmade
Dolls |
These dolls are made in India and represent the different
regions of India. They are made from cloth with a wooden
base. |
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| Indian
Paintings |
Guru Handicrafts offers a variety of collections of
Indian paintings on Indian culture. Painting as an art
form has flourished in India from very early periods as
is evident from literary sources and also from remnants
and artefacts that have been discovered over the years. |
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| Stone
Sculptures |
These sculptures are made from soft stone which is a
new and exciting way of sculpting beautiful pieces of
art.
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| Wood
Sculptures |
These wooden sculptures of Uttar Pradesh are very popular
with all lovers of wood carvings. Saharanpur is known
for its carvings in hard sheesham and particularly for
its famous vine-leaf patterns. The range of designs include
floral, geometric and figurative decorations, in addition
to the traditional anguri and takai carvings. |
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| Bindis |
The bindi is arguably the most visually fascinating
of all forms of body decoration. Hindus attach great importance
to this ornamental mark on the forehead between the two
eyebrows — a spot considered a major nerve point
in human body since ancient times. Also loosely known
as 'tika', 'pottu', 'sindoor', 'tilak', 'tilakam', and
'kumkum', a bindi is usually a small or a big eye-catching
round mark made on the forehead as adornment. |
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| Exclusive
Wall Hangings |
Guru handicrafts present unique one-piece only wall
hangings. Artists carefully design these pieces of art
in keeping with traditional Indian handicrafts. This exclusive
selection is only available from Guru Handicrafts.
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