Traditional handicrafts toys, handicraft traditional decor

World-famous traditional handicrafts of Krishna Nagar( handicraft traditional decor )

Indian handicrafts, historically made by rural artisans, that has been long admired the world over for the brilliant mix of colorations and exqui craftsmanship. The crafts of West Bengal are renowned all over the world. Amongst all the crafts of the state, the art of clay doll making is the most popular one. These beautiful, energetic clay dolls structures are recorded with vibrant colors, Ghurni, in Krishnanagar city of Nadia district (WestBengal), is the location renowned for its clay sculptures and toys. The clay dolls are basically made

partly by urgent and molding methods. First of all, different kinds of clay are blended and mashed, to form a dough-like material. With this dough, specific parts of the sculpture are designed, by molding and pressing them to supply the desired structure. Then, clay paste is used for sticking together all the separately molded parts. The resultant object is baked in a high-temperature kiln. After the primary structure is formed, the dolls are painted in various vibrant city colors, by brush. Putul, as the Bengalis fondly name their clay dolls, come in various types, depending upon their structure and the purpose they are made for. These dolls are a craze amongst the overseas tourists of the state, who find this art completely unique and love their vibrant colorfulness. Assessment of the industrial nature clay doll industry and Its effect on society is to be discussed in this paper.

Ghurni is a neighborhood of Krishnanagar in Nadia District in the state of West Bengal. It is the center for the manufacturing of clay dolls, often referred to as Krishnanagar clay dolls, Krishnanagar is situated at the right financial institution of river Jalangee in the Nadia district. Its geographical location is 23 24'N latitude and 83°31'E longitude. The total area is 15.80sq.km. Ghani, the main industrial center, is located in the southeast of Krishnanagar. Other clay doll manufacturing villages are Sastitala Rathtala, Kumorpara, and Natunbazar which are located within the close proximity of Krishnanagar.

Raw Materials

Soil: - Soil is the top material of the clay-doll industry, which is available in Hanskhali, of South Krishnanagar, and Paninala which is close to Churni. The price of the soil relies upon its quality which always varies because it is totally different from everyday soil.

Instruments: The main instruments of the clay-doll industry are- (a) Chewari-made by

bamboo (b) Basua - it is additionally made by bamboo. (c) Brush-of different scales.

All the instruments are handy in the local area but someday they also use imported ones.

Colors: - Previously, clay-doll artists used only powder color. Now they are using pastel color, tube color, etc. They also apply Tarpin oil, Varnish, Kerosene oil, etc. to give a better effect on color, Another special application of color is made by mixing of seed dirt of tamarind and gum. Below some sample doll that is available in the Ghurni area at any time.

Painting and Decorating:

The immediate step is coloring of the dolls which depends upon the aesthetic view of the artists, which is the most vital thing in giving the eyes and facial expressions of the fashions which makes it lifelike. The unique coloring pattern of Krishnanagar clay colls deserves crown in the world of dolls.

They have their own special approach in the traditional use of glue and in bringing brightness to the dolls which actually help them to obtain fame and awards on the state, national as well as worldwide level

During the preparation of glue, tamarind seeds are used to increase the longevity of the color fried in dry conditions their shells are separated. Then, cotyledons of the seeds (white portion) are ground and boiled in water. Alter boiling, the mixture is cooled and mixed with the color.

To extend glossiness in color, a brushing treatment, and of arrowroot (plant from which a nutritious starch is prepared) powder mixture is used on the color coating. After that kerosene oil brought to burnish is used to increase the kerosene oil added to burnish is used to increase the brightness.

What the future holds

Naturally, younger young people do no longer play with clay dolls in India any extra or enhance their properties at some point of janmashtami or Christmas. Decorative objects have misplaced their attraction as ethnic crafts, however these with a utilitarian value, are desired today. The significance of such a craft has more and more long gone down, with households of potters having dispersed to different components of India. By a tough estimate, with about 300 peculiar standard potters/sculptors closing in and round Krishnanagar, it is a death art, which wants to be revived with current graph inputs, infusion of capital and greater exposure.