Assam has a rich convention of terracotta which has been passed on from era to era. There are two accepted potter groups, the hira and the kumar. The kumar potters utilize the wheel and make pictures of divine beings and goddesses, dirts dolls and toys, and pots, while the hiras dont utilize the wheel whatsoever and production family articles utilizing the pressure system. Around the hiras, just the womenfolk are occupied with earthenware; the men help in getting crude materials and offering the wares. The most regularly utilized stoneware items incorporate earthen pots and pitchers, plates, incense-stick holders, and earthen lights. In Kamrup terracotta articles including dirt tiles are made. Asharkandi, a town in Goalpara locale, is renowned for its smooth dirt dolls. Today, the accepted items are even now being made however new shapes and items are additionally being gone for. goo.gl/VC0cze
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:22:17 +0000