Striking blue pottery table vase 4

This beautiful handmade vase will add splendour and a vibrant splash of colour to your living area.

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RRP : £56.00

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Description

Handcrafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations, our blue pottery collection showcases the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan. Our blue pottery pieces are not only visually stunning but also durable and long-lasting. Each piece is meticulously hand-painted with floral motifs, geometric patterns, and traditional designs, adding a touch of elegance and charm to any space. Whether you’re looking to add a statement piece to your home decor or searching for the perfect gift for a loved one, our blue pottery collection offers something for everyone. From decorative plates and bowls to vases and coasters, each item is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of Rajasthan’s skilled artisans.

Details

Material Snowwhite stone powder, Powdered glass, Multani Earth, Saji salt, Katira gum
Colour Light blue and white pattern with flowers
Time to Make 20 - 30 days

Dimensions

Weight (kg) 1.4kg
Length (in) NA
Width (in) 11.5in
Height (in) 8.3in

Delivery

Delivery by Air 10 days
Delivery by Ship 30 days

Origin of Craft

Name of Craft Blue Pottery
GI Certified Craft Y
Period of Origin 14th Century
Country Turko-Persian
Geographical Region of Artisan Jaipur, Rajasthan
About the Craft HISTORY OF BLUE POTTERY The use of blue glaze on pottery is an imported technique, first developed by Mongol artisans who combined Chinese glazing technology with Persian decorative arts. This technique travelled east to India with early Turkic conquests in the 14th century. During its infancy, it was used to make tiles to decorate mosques, tombs, and palaces in Central Asia. Later, following their conquests and arrival in India, the Mughals began using them in India. Gradually the blue glaze technique grew beyond an architectural accessory to Indian potters. From there, the technique travelled to the plains of Delhi and in the 17th century went to Jaipur. Other accounts of the craft state that blue pottery came to Jaipur in the early 19th century under the ruler Sawai Ram Singh II(1835 – 1880). The Jaipur king had sent local artisans to Delhi to be trained in the craft. Some specimens of older ceramic work can be seen in the Rambagh Palace, where the fountains are lined with blue tiles. However, by the 1950s, blue pottery had all but vanished from Jaipur, when it was re-introduced through the efforts of the muralist and painter Kripal Singh Shekhawat, with the support of patrons such as Kamladevi Chattopadhaya and Rajmata Gayatri Devi. HOW IT IS CRAFTED Blue pottery is a ‘no clay’ art form and making it is a complex and time-intensive procedure. The moulding dough is made by combining the 5 main ingredients. It is then rolled and flattened into a 4-5 mm thick pancake shape and placed in moulds with a mixture of fine stones and rice/ash made from burnt wood. The mould is turned upside down and removed, and set aside to dry. After cleaning and shaping the pottery, the surface is polished with ‘regmaal’. It is then dried after being immersed in a solution of quartz powder, powdered glass, edible refined flour and water. The dried coated vessel is decorated with a solution of cobalt oxide and edible gum and the colouring is done using oxides of other metals. These oxides are combined with edible gum and crushed on the stone before being applied with a brush. Artisans take a break during the monsoons in India as the traditional technique requires sun rays, and no work can be done in the rainy season. Jaipur’s ancient, vibrant blue glazed ceramic culture remains as beautiful as ever.

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