The Pottery of Delhi, India
All of the artists, and all of the crafts of India are well known throughout the world, and many travel year after year for the bargains, and for the beauty that is so readily accessible. From the jewels, to the sculpture…metal and wood…to the clothing and the furniture, the traditional techniques have merged with the modern, in the art of commerce and the art of trading. One of the particularly well known fields of artistry is in the works of pottery. Throughout the country, artists have become well known for their skill and their styles, from Jaipur to Bangalore and Goa . This is true as well for the city of Delhi. For the best places to shop, one may ask for maps and information from the concierge in their hotel. Delhi, India holds many fairs and festivals, but each day of the week there is much to find if one knows where to look for it.
Many of the potters of India sit down each day at their wheels with the express purpose of creating works for daily use, such as pots and pitchers for water, lamp bases and pots for flowers and plants. These ordinary items are of the highest artist quality, drawing on the techniques and the traditions of the artists elders and family members. These items are made throughout the country. There are different forms of the art however, such as terra cotta, and a blue tinted glazing which has become fashionable and desirable over the years, with the locals as well as the tourists. Terra cotta is the most common and popular medium to work with, and the artists create statues of birds, horses and elephants, and tend to paint them in the bright colors of the country.
Very common also, are the panels or tiles, that many have chosen to decorate their houses with over the years, creating a bit of the exotic world in their everyday lives. The blue glazing of the pottery is the influence of the artists of Persia . The medium for this is a substance called Fuller’s Earth. The decorative sensibilities of the Moguls is combined with the technological advancements of the Chinese artisans. At first this style was used simply for the use on tombs or gravestones, but has since been put to use in creating delicate tea sets and table settings. Throughout the city one will find deals and good prices, on these pieces of work that may someday…become priceless.
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