Set out for her daily work, the tribal woman has been beautifully crafted by the sculptor using the traditional dhokra method. Meaning ancient, the dhokra technique ha been practiced by the tribals of Central Indian region and the sculptural method has been helpful to preserve their cultural traits, religious belief for centuries. The figure reflects the tough nature of a tribal life setting in Bastar.
The beautiful figure of the lady has been crafted in the traditional dhokra technique revealing of the tribal sculptural traits. The lady is carrying wood on her head back home. She is coming from the forest little bit of exhausted. Dhokra is an ancient technique of sculpture associated with the tribal populace of Central and Northern India. Crafted in the lost wax technique, the figure reflects the compelling urge of the tribal populace to preserve their cultural heritage in a befitting manner.
Decorate your wall with this vibrant wall hanging with tussle and mirror work.Neatly hand embroidered can be used as a table cloath also. An unique item for gift.
Specification
- Product Code :4253
- Size: 2"h x 1.50"w
- Material: Sterling silver,glass, watercolors
- This beautiful pendant comes packed in a box. Box may not be identical to the one pictured.
A beautiful piece of wall hanging made from the different used pieces of mirror-speckled headdresses and skirts cloths worn by the 'Lambadi' women, Lambadi is a nomadic tribal community living on the hilly jungles of Andhra Pradesh in India, each piece of cloth was collected and worn togather very carefully, the bold mirrors are neatly planted in an interesting manner, please note that some pieces of mirror may be brocken and some are missing as these cloths are assembled on as is where is basis.
Description:
A stunning piece of wall hanging with vibrant patches of red,orange,crimson and maroon, the bold mirrors are neatly planted in an interesting manner and vivid cloth patches are assembled from the used pieces of mirror-speckled headdresses and skirts cloths worn by the 'Lambadi' women, Lambadi is a gypsy tribal community living on the hilly jungles of Andhra Pradesh in India, each patch of cloth was collected and worn togather very carefully, please note that some pieces of mirror may be broken and some are missing as these cloths are assembled on 'as is where is' basis.
Specification
- Product Code :3223
- Material :Old lambadi cotton cloth
- Size :50" x 34"
Excellent embroidery works, a dramatic presentation of colours, marvellous mirror works, beautiful bead works make the wall hanging a precious piece of accomplishment. Patches of different shapes and colours lead to the making of a larger design. Patchwork, one of the primary construction techniques of quilting, is often combined with appliqu and basic geometric shapes are usually used in the making of most of the patch work items. Patch work in India is mainly popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Various coloured and patterned fabrics of different shapes and sizes are together on a plain background. An important feature characterizing Indian patchwork is that the stitches of the patches are not hidden but are done with jazzy shades which get highlighted, adding a more artistic appeal.