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Monday, February 13, 2012

Craftsman

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Handcrafted dies are very popular in Rajasthan. The above pictures shows detailed engravings carved out on a cross section of wood. These patterns are use in detailing fabrics like saris, bed sheets, table clothes, etc. Vibrant colors are used in the dying process.   
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Generally craftsmen are seen in teams of two or three carving these wooden dies, however in this case the fellow was a loner (“Wolf pack of one” – Hangover). Using only a piece of wood (hammer) and a flattened nail – as seen in the shots below, the craftsman etched out detailed patterns on his canvas of choice.
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Sample of custom patterns that were available during our visit.
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© Ankit Gajjar – All rights reserved for pictures above

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