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About Me: Artistic touch adds value and liveliness to clay. Among numerous artists of the Palwal, Haryana Terracotta cluster, a few who have brought name and fame to their credit and have occupied a special position for terracotta products, and one of them is Budhiram Prajapati.
Care: Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth
Color: Multicolor
Material: Terracotta Clay
Weight: 1 Kg
Craft Process: Pottery: Terracotta Pottery
Craft Region: Haryana: Bahadurgarh
Theme: Hand Made
Product Note: This is a handcrafted product from artisans and producer groups and due to the nature of the product, slight variation in colors or design may occur. Any slight irregularities are distinctive and are inherent to the beauty of this creation as it is meticulously crafted by hand.
The Story: Terracotta Pottery is amongst the oldest and most widespread form of handicrafts. Historical records of prehistoric era have been found in the remains of pottery. It is believed to have existed since 7000 BC in the Neolithic period. Apart from the popular terracotta or fired clay products, other products are the stoneware which are fired at over 1150 degree C. The translucent form, also known as porcelain is also very popular. The raw material for this craft is clay & sand, derived from the beds of water bodies like river, lakes and ponds. The clay is cleaned, mixed and ten shaped either by hand, wheel or molded into desired object. The items are dried, fired and glazed as per the requirements. The clay or terracotta products are graded according to their color, strength and water absorption capacity. An object of art made of a composition of clay and sand and baked with earthen color, a brownish red, is Terracotta. Terracotta is one of the oldest crafts that human beings ever introduced on this earth. It was once considered to be the rural craftsmen's craft but in course of time, it has made its access and occupied a distinct identity among all classes of people by its aesthetic value. Due to the factors of production, the product-quality of one place varies from that of another. Weather is a key factor and plays a major role in Terracotta craft process. The main raw material for pottery and terracotta craft is Hiramati, a special type of soil. The quality of Hiramati soil in India, varies from place to place.
Shipping & Delivery: You can expect the delivery of this product within 4 - 7 working days from the date of your order. Returns are not accepted for this product.
Product Note: This is a handcrafted product from artisans and producer groups and due to the nature of the product, slight variation in colors or design may occur. Any slight irregularities are distinctive and are inherent to the beauty of this creation as it is meticulously crafted by hand.