Eco-friendly square wooden coasters set of 6
Minimum Order Quantity : 4
RRP : £9.00
Elevate your drinking experience with our exquisite Udayagiri coaster collection. Crafted with precision and passion by skilled artisans in the renowned Udayagiri region of India, our coasters are a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design.
| Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Colour | Natural |
| Time to Make | 10 - 20 days |
| Weight (kg) | 0.25kg |
|---|---|
| Length (in) | 3.15in |
| Width (in) | 3.15in |
| Height (in) | 0.79in |
| Delivery by Air | 10 days |
|---|---|
| Delivery by Ship | 30 days |
| Name of Craft | Udayagiri |
|---|---|
| GI Certified Craft | Y |
| Period of Origin | 14th Century |
| Country | India |
| Geographical Region of Artisan | Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh |
| About the Craft | HISTORY OF UDAYAGIRI Andhra Pradesh is famous for its Udayagiri Cutlery, made in Udayagiri town of Nellore district. The origin of the craft dates back to 14th century, during the rule of Gajapathi Kings, and later it was patronized by the rulers of Vijayanagara Empire. When compared to plastic, choosing wooden cutlery is an eco-friendly option. Although the art lost its popularity for a brief period in the interim, the Nawabs and Jagirs’ rule in 18th and 19th century led to its revival, with people from the Muslim community preparing the cutlery from the wood available around the forests of Udayagiri. The major cutlery items made of wood are forks, spoons, knives, salad bowls and other wooden crafts which are very popular among the customers. HOW IT IS CRAFTED Udayagiri wooden cutlery is made by carefully processing beautiful fine-quality wood from the forest of Durgampalli hills. It is then carefully processed by the artisans and shaped into the smooth silhouettes of Udayagiri wooden cutlery. The handles of spoons and forks and edges of bowls and utensils are carved in intricate Persian-style patterns. 1. Wood Procurement: The first step into making the Udayagiri wooden cutlery is the procurement of wood from the Durgampalli forests nearby. As discussed before, softer woodlike nardi and bikki chakka is used for small cutlery pieces while harder woodlike devadari or kaldi chakka is used for making larger cutlery and bowls. Depending on the requirement, the artisans carefully select blocks of wood and take it home for further steps. 2. Processing and Seasoning: The large wooden blocks are kept in a dry place for about ten days for drying. They are then soaked in water again and redried. Afterwards, they are cut into smaller blocks based on the artisan’s requirement. The next step is pretty unique. These smaller blocks are completely wound with jute string which is kept in place with a heavy stone on top of it. This helps the wood to become drier, softer and more suitable for carving. 3. Shaping and Cutting: The smaller wooden blocks are unwound from the jute threads. Marking is done on the blocks in the shape of the cutlery that would be made out of it. A basic shape is then skillfully carved out of the wooden block with the help of a chisel, locally known as the goruli. This chiseling has to be done very carefully as the wood is soft and can break easily. 4. Carving: Now is the time for the artisans of Udayagiri wooden cutlery to actually apply their magic! With the use of simple tools, like chisel (uli), file (golkaadi), drills, nails, etc., they carve out unbelievably intricate patterns in the wood. Some carving patterns are amini, khajuri, kangura and, perhaps the most beautiful, Dargah ki jaali. For making holes, drills and nails are used. As per Zakeer Shaikh, the entire process involves only 10% machine-work and 90% hand-work. 5. Finishing: Finishing is the final stage of the production of Udayagiri Wooden cutlery. For small and delicate Udayagiri wooden cutlery pieces, finishing is done with files, while a paper finishing machine is used for larger pieces. |
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