Haryana is a state which is famous for its farming, for the manufacture of handicrafts is something which has been passed down from ages of tradition. Famous for its sculptures and pottery, Haryana is a state you must visit in case you want to dwell deeper into the existence of Indian Heritage.
- Bagh
The ‘bagh’ always follows a geometric pattern, embedded into the process as a blueprint, with green as its primary color, This craft is carried forward by Muslim workers; henceforward these artworks are very colorful in their design, these motifs include houses, animals, celestial bodies, gardens, and so on. Performing this art on a khaddar, a grainy cotton cloth with silk thread.
Even though Bagh does not possess any technical expertise, it makes up for the loss with a colorful display of patterns and motifs. The embroidery is worked into ‘khaddar.’ Khaddar is cheap and abundant in India, using delicate and beautiful pieces while making a ‘bagh’. Sometimes two or three ‘baghs’ can be stitched together, to make a ‘phulkari’. ‘Bagh’ is also known as ‘Sar-pallu’ in Haryana.
2. Sculptures
Sculpting is one of the most famous and traditional art forms of Haryana. Using sandstone and rock on a large scale basis, be it green, gray or black. The themes for these mind intriguing sculptures include incarnations of Lord Vishnu along with other Hindu gods and goddesses, inspiring these indigenous sculptors to carve out works of unlimited creativity and sheer brilliance.
The most famous sculptures from this region is of Lord Vishnu found in Kurukshetra as an extraordinary work of art, showcasing the four- armed god, stylishly reclining over his many-headed snake. Besides the Pictures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, Jain images from the Pratihara period have also been found.
Other sculptures of Haryana which are a major attraction for them tourists, are the figures of Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Kurukshetra. Kurukshetra is considered to be one of the main pilgrimage centers in India. The beautiful sculptures and mind intriguing architectures of the temple are in perfect coherence with their region. The essential architectural elements include the dome-shaped Shikhara and an inner sanctum.
3. Pottery
Haryana is a rural economy whose principal secondary source of income is pottery; essentially a village craft is one of the primary occupations for them rural denizens of Haryana. Although different kinds of potters’ wheels are used across India, in Haryana the kick-operated type is common. With this device, the weaver does not need to use his/her hands to turn the wheel, which is the usual practice, but here the feet are used. The wheel can be made of either cement or stone.
The potter’s wheel dates back to them pre-Aryan times, the most common feature for any village in India. The material required for making earthen articles is cheap, because it is derived from the earth itself. While the potter works on his wheel, he avails the services of a helper who mixes the clay, while a woman makes intricate motifs on the nearly finished product.
Buy these authentically handcrafted items today, and be a part of something which is way beyond cognisant human perception. Buying not only a handicraft item, but years of traditional culture and heritage. Join the bigger picture today and win exciting prizes.
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