PAPIER MACHE

One of the Master pieces is Papier Mache craft made by combining  paper with natural glue which is soaked for 10 to 20 days, then hammered into a thick pulp mash, which is left to dry partially. Each piece is then given a form by hand, putting successive layers of the paper pulp around a central core for basic shaping. When thoroughly dried, abase compound is applied for extra strength and is further smoothened by sand stone. Next a thin rice paper is applied on top with cloth reinforcement in the corners and on the base to protect against expansion or contraction in different climate conditions. The surface of article is smoothened with a special stone made of hard brick called karkod. Then the desired pattern is hand drawn on the surface and completed with an array of colors which results in smooth and attractive products.

This exquisite box at Cottage Emporium is handcrafted and coloured. The piece is beautifully hand painted in the floral design depicting beautiful flora and fauna of Kashmir valley. The design used in this piece is intricate floral pattern drawn with fine thin brush. Water based colours and natural pigments have been used in this piece. Pure gold foil and paint has been used in the design which imparts a royal look to the piece. Finally the piece is coated with lacquer which protects it from water and gives extra durability.

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SILK BENARAS KADUWA SAREE

Another Master creation is Silk Benaras Kadua Saree. Benaras sarees are famous for designing of various techniques like Kaduwa extra weft inlay with tilli or bamboo stick. This particular saree is woven with English Geometrical design character have been used in combination with make it unique and different from tradition designing. The colour of metalical zari and combination of dyed silk thread give it an excellent Bridal look.  

At Cottage this Benaras saree design is taken from English Geometrical design pattern. The Saree is woven in intricate design pattern with precision. It is woven in Handloom with special Kaduwa technique. The whole saree was completed in 2 months. 

SILVER FILIGREE

In an endeavor to promote Indian Handicraft and Handloom products, CCIC presents Master Creator Exhibition titled “Dharohar” in its showroom at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi. The exhibition is showcasing exclusive handcrafted creations by National Awardees, Shilpgurus, Master Craftpersons and Master Weavers. The product displayed in the exhibition includes artefacts, paintings, metal ware, silver filigree, wooden artefacts, marble crafts, papier mache, furniture, sarees, dupattas, stoles, shawls, durries and homelinen. Each artefact has a high craft value and reflects the multifaceted artistry of Indian craft sector set to perfection by the deft hands of Mastercraftpersons and Master weavers.

One of the Artefacts is fine Silver Filigree practiced by the tribes of Orissa region and Karim Nagar in Andhra Pradesh. Filigree is a delicate kind of jewellery made with tiny beads or twisted threads, soldered together and arranged in artistic motifs and patterns like Leaves, flowers, trees, animals, and birds in the area of origin seem to be predominant. In each piece the craftsman recreates images from his life and the world around him. However, the versatility of the art is not restricted by tradition. The art has been extended from jewellery to other household articles like tea-trays, ornament containers, key chains and even big boxes.

At Cottage Emporium this traditional art of Filigree product shows highest degree of craftsmanship crafted by a National Award winning artisan to translate a brick-and-mortar structure into a Filigree work art piece.