Showing posts with label Handmade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Handmade. Show all posts

Saturday, 11 March 2023

Why do people go gaga over art inspired items?

 


Art is the source of magic in the material world. Art is what makes even the commonest thing look the most beautiful, therefore, it is likely that people have a fondness for art in general and anything that has rich elements of art in specific. Items of daily use and luxury items that we in the modern age use are mainly of the same mould that you would find in your neighbour's house. In such a case, the only thing that makes you stand out is the incorporation of art. Do we all not know how tea-pot looks or what purpose does it serve, then what makes us buy a new tea-pot every now and then? Yes, it is either the design or the print or the unique motif it has got etched on its surface. This viewpoint holds true for almost every art-inspired item. You don’t just buy the item, you buy a piece of art with you that you get to show off. Let us see what are the aspects that make art-inspired items stand out.

Innovation: Innovation always sells. Whenever you see any regular item in art-inspired design or texture, it suddenly becomes innovative, something that probably the consumer's imagination could never have mapped. Therefore, something like this also becomes a center of attention for the visitors to your house.

Elegance: One can't clearly explain this but it is true that anything that is art-inspired, naturally comes across as elegant. When items of regular use get a similar form, they don't just remain a utilitarian need but become collector's choice and this consequence largely arises because of the sheer elegance of art that the inspired items boast of.

Aesthetic sensibilities: Very often you&rsquo'll see that you get upset when you are out to buy a new sofa or a wardrobe because you don't get what you want because the stuff you are planning to buy is not matching your aesthetic sensibility. We all have an aesthetic sensibility and they vary as per our tastes in each other. This aesthetic sensibility is only satisfied with distinction in the design of every item, and that distinction is achieved by what kind of art it has inspired from.

Personal touch: Art-inspired items to speak of a different side in us to our friends or family. It is not necessary that you have to make something yourself to show an extension of your personality in that, even the reason that you have made a choice for that particular item is also reflective of who you are to the world around. This adds a personal touch to the items you buy.

Mostly handmade: Art-inspired items are usually handmade and you rarely get an exact copy of the same in the market. Even if you find the same design there will be a difference in some strokes or impressions on the surface. Handmade products always appeal to the consumer's choice because they are unique. Even popular opinion rates handmade products higher than large-scale manufactured products by connoisseurs.

Penkraft conducts classes, course, online courses, live courses, workshops, teachers' training & online teachers' training in Handwriting Improvement, Calligraphy, Abacus Maths, Vedic Maths, Phonics and various Craft & Artforms - Madhubani, Mandala, Warli, Gond, Lippan Art, Kalighat, Kalamkari, Pichwai, Cheriyal, Kerala Mural, Pattachitra, Tanjore Painting, One Stroke Painting, Decoupage, Image Transfer, Resin Art, Fluid Art, Alcohol Ink Art, Pop Art, Knife Painting, Scandinavian Art, Water Colors, Coffee Painting, Pencil Shading, Resin Art Advanced etc. at pan-India locations. With our mission to inspire, educate, empower & uplift people through our endeavours, we have trained & operationally supported (and continue to support) 1500+ home-makers to become Penkraft Certified Teachers? in various disciplines.

What are the origins of Gond Art?

 



Gond Art is a folk tribal art form practiced by arguably the largest tribe in Central India. The art form today is expanding many new horizons and has acquired a cult following in Indian art connoisseurs. The tribes involved in this art form predominantly hail from Madhya Pradesh and parts of Chattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra, Telangana Maharashtra. Although we mainly associate it with these pockets this art form with time has acquired a pan-Indian appeal and enhances the rich heritage India takes pride in. Let us discuss how this rich tradition grew.

From where it all started

The recorded history of Gond Art goes back to as many as 1400 years. The areas where we find its traces have also been identified with rock paintings from the Mesolithic age. Since there is a very evident stylistic and thematic influence of Mesolithic paintings in Gond Art, who knows probably their legacy dates back even further? The Gonds trace their roots back to the Pre-Aryan age and anthropological sources identify them as Dravidians. The dialect they speak is also heavily influenced by Telegu and other Dravidian languages.

Why Gond?

The word Gond comes from Kond in the Dravidian idiom which means green mountains No wonder why nature is such an integral thematic stylistic element in Gond Art with the recurrent depiction of motifs like trees, leaves, animals, birds, fishes, fish scales, drops of water and primitive human figurines. Gond Art's existence is so much intertwined with nature that paintings for them are an offering to the worship of nature and a divine medium for seeking protection and warding off evil.

Values beliefs:

The Koi or Koiture what the Gonds call themselves, traditionally hold the belief that a good image begets good luck. This explains why Gond Art for the Kois wasn't just a recreational pastime but a part of their lifestyle. They decorated the walls and floors of their houses with traditional motifs and tattoos. The paintings were influenced by Mahari Devi, Phalvari Devi (Goddess Kali), local flora fauna and were made on festive occasions like Karwa Chauth, Ashtami Nag Panchami.

Colors painting style:

The Gond painting uses bright vivid colors like yellow, red, blue, and white. These days due to the paucity of natural colors the Gond paintings we see are made by poster colors on the canvas, however, traditionally the colors were derived from charcoal, colored soil, plant sap, mud, flowers, leaves, and cow dung. The extensive use of straight lines that we see in Gond Art is used to convey a sense of movement and add motion to the still paintings. The use of dots dashes enhances the illusion of motion and increases the scope for depicting things in detail.

Gond Art in form and the range of subjects it derives its art out of celebrates the rich heritage of India. It is important that we promote it and reinvent it in our aesthetic choices and preferences. Artists like Suresh Kumar Dhurve, Kalam Patua, and Balua Devi through their paintings are taking this art form to a global platform. We have gained enough that the world has had to offer us, it's high time that we now look within our rich and vibrant cultural heritage.

Penkraft conducts classes, course, online courses, live courses, workshops, teachers' training & online teachers' training in Handwriting Improvement, Calligraphy, Abacus Maths, Vedic Maths, Phonics and various Craft & Artforms - Madhubani, Mandala, Warli, Gond, Lippan Art, Kalighat, Kalamkari, Pichwai, Cheriyal, Kerala Mural, Pattachitra, Tanjore Painting, One Stroke Painting, Decoupage, Image Transfer, Resin Art, Fluid Art, Alcohol Ink Art, Pop Art, Knife Painting, Scandinavian Art, Water Colors, Coffee Painting, Pencil Shading, Resin Art Advanced etc. at pan-India locations. With our mission to inspire, educate, empower & uplift people through our endeavours, we have trained & operationally supported (and continue to support) 1500+ home-makers to become Penkraft Certified Teachers? in various disciplines.

Friday, 10 March 2023

Why Gond Art is different from other styles?


 


We Indians are so lucky to have a rich cultural heritage that has played a huge part in shaping up the country as to how it is today. Our monuments, religions, scriptures, geographical diversity, languages, dressing styles, paintings, etc. all have been varied and attractive even to foreigners. One such painting style worth mentioning is the Gond Art.

One of the largest tribes of central India, the Gonds, created this beautiful art form. Their rock paintings dating back to the Mesolithic period have been discovered. There are many reasons why Gond Art is different from others. The rich mythological beliefs of the Gondi people have influenced their art forms. They express their pleasure to their deities via their paintings. Their most important god, Badadev, is symbolized via a Shaja tree and another important god, Thakurdev, is associated with the Pakri tree. Thus, these trees are more often found in Gond art. You will also find more of other flora and fauna in their paintings.

The one big thing which is immediately noticeable in the Gond art is the huge amount of lines, dah, and dots in it. The lines are drawn in the paintings in such a way that they impart a sense of movement in the paintings to the viewer. The colors used are also bright and vivid. Because of the dots, dashes, not much color is required to use.

The Gond paintings also depict stories of the people, their lives, their relationship with nature, etc. as most of these paintings were done during their festivals and ritual celebrations, these events are also seen in their paintings. One more big reason why Gond art is different than other art forms is the way that the modern world discovered it. Gond art remained oblivious to the world until the 1980s. At that time, Jagdish Swaminathan, a renowned artist and newly appointed director of Bharat Bhavan art center in Bhopal, sent scouts in the hinterland to discover hidden art forms. That way he discovered Gond Art, courtesy of Jangarh Singh Shyam, a highly talented 17-year-old boy, painting his house external walls by Gond Art. Practicing the Gond art is really fun. Today it is known all over the world. Truly, the beauty of Gond art can’t be fully described.

Penkraft conducts classes,courseonline courses ,live courses ,workshops ,teachers’ training & online teachers’ training in Handwriting Improvement, Calligraphy, Abacus Maths, Vedic Maths, Phonics and various Craft & Artforms — Madhubani, Mandala, Warli, Gond, Lippan Art, Kalighat, Kalamkari, Pichwai, Cheriyal, Kerala Mural, Pattachitra, Tanjore Painting, One Stroke Painting, Decoupage, Image Transfer, Resin Art, Fluid Art, Alcohol Ink Art, Pop Art, Knife Painting, Scandinavian Art, Water Colors, Coffee Painting, Pencil Shading, Resin Art Advanced etc. at pan-India locations. With our mission to inspire, educate, empower & uplift people through our endeavours, we have trained & operationally supported (and continue to support) 1500+ home-makers to become Penkraft Certified Teachers? in various disciplines.

Sunday, 5 March 2023

Handmade is Forever not just for now

 


We all know about handmade product trends. The handicraft business is growing popular in many parts of the globe. For instance, Handicrafts, such as dolls, designed clothes, embroidery materials, woodworks, hand painting, gifts, furniture, toys and a lot more, are much popular worldwide

Each handmade piece of work is as unique as each person in the world and there's no need for an upgrade if it's already perfect. You can reuse the waste material the materials we consider as waste which we usually throw in the bin can be reused. It means no wastage!

Be your Own Boss  It is one of the best ways to eradicate unemployment. It provides numerous opportunities to explore skills and talents. Women who are homemakers and unemployed people can spend their leisure time learning handicraft skills to earn a good amount of income.

It will Strength your Economic Growth Handmade products from a small-scale industry or cottage industry (popular in India) can be easily marketed with the help of trade fairs and exhibitions that showcase unique talents to the world. Selling unique products or decorative handcrafted items can increase the export rate of a country and hence boost up economic growth. It is Environmental-friendly no more use of chemical products. The most attractive part of the handmade products is they are Eco-friendly.

Less Investment   The business completely depends on individual skills and ordinary raw materials. Therefore, there is no need for big industry or wasting machines. Uniqueness  It would be definitely unique and special!

Penkraft conducts classes, course, online courses, live courses, workshops, teachers' training & online teachers' training in Handwriting Improvement, Calligraphy, Abacus Maths, Vedic Maths, Phonics and various Craft & Artforms - Madhubani, Mandala, Warli, Gond, Lippan Art, Kalighat, Kalamkari, Pichwai, Cheriyal, Kerala Mural, Pattachitra, Tanjore Painting, One Stroke Painting, Decoupage, Image Transfer, Resin Art, Fluid Art, Alcohol Ink Art, Pop Art, Knife Painting, Scandinavian Art, Water Colors, Coffee Painting, Pencil Shading, Resin Art Advanced etc. at pan-India locations. With our mission to inspire, educate, empower & uplift people through our endeavours, we have trained & operationally supported (and continue to support) 1500+ home-makers to become Penkraft Certified Teachers? in various disciplines.

Friday, 20 September 2019

Best HANDMADE GIFTS you can make this festive season


Best HANDMADE GIFTS you can make this festive season



India is a country of different communities belonging to different religions. So we get to see various different festivals being celebrated in our country with great joy and happiness. These festivals reflect our rich cultural heritage. Though these festivals are marked by different communities yet people come together to celebrate them without any hatred.

It's the time of the year when one needs to be ready with great gifting ideas. The best gifts are handmade. You can't buy love but you can buy handmade items and that's kind of the same thing. Gift handmade things because of theres nothing more special like it. Love, creativity, and dedication that's what goes into handmade.
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