Kitta,
Thick paste prepared form rags, sawdust and tamarind seed powder, used to coat wooden sculptures by the craftsmen of Kinnal in Raichinur district of Karnataka
Thick paste prepared form rags, sawdust and tamarind seed powder, used to coat wooden sculptures by the craftsmen of Kinnal in Raichinur district of Karnataka
Kneading,
To work clay or dough with the hands, applying pressure with the knuckles, folding and stretching repeatedly in order to make into a uniform soft mixture.
To work clay or dough with the hands, applying pressure with the knuckles, folding and stretching repeatedly in order to make into a uniform soft mixture.
Knitting,
A technique using a single element or yarn in which a loop is drawn through a precious loop at the edge of a fabric. It first appeared during the Middle Ages, probably in the Islamic world, from which it spread to Europe to the Americas. The art of creating a garment out of yarn using two (or more) needles to form interlocking loops. There are three basic types of knitting needles — the standard “pin” style needle, the double pointed needle, and the circular needle. A method of constructing fabric by interlacing and interlocking a series of loops of one or more type of yarn using two or more eyeless needles. Knitting consists of a series of loops called stitches that are pulled through each other. The active loops are held on a needle till another loop can be passed through it with the help of another needle. Knitting is normally used to create warm garments out of wool.
A technique using a single element or yarn in which a loop is drawn through a precious loop at the edge of a fabric. It first appeared during the Middle Ages, probably in the Islamic world, from which it spread to Europe to the Americas. The art of creating a garment out of yarn using two (or more) needles to form interlocking loops. There are three basic types of knitting needles — the standard “pin” style needle, the double pointed needle, and the circular needle. A method of constructing fabric by interlacing and interlocking a series of loops of one or more type of yarn using two or more eyeless needles. Knitting consists of a series of loops called stitches that are pulled through each other. The active loops are held on a needle till another loop can be passed through it with the help of another needle. Knitting is normally used to create warm garments out of wool.
Knotting,
A fabric formed by tying free-hanging sets of threads around adjacent threads, in combinations of structurally identical knots. See also macramé. The process of tying knots is called knotting. A knot is made when yarn or thread forms a fastening by looping or interlacing with its self, another rope or another object. Knotting is used in the making of some rugs and carpets. Fabric can also be created by tying free hanging sets of thread around neighboring threads in identical knots.
A fabric formed by tying free-hanging sets of threads around adjacent threads, in combinations of structurally identical knots. See also macramé. The process of tying knots is called knotting. A knot is made when yarn or thread forms a fastening by looping or interlacing with its self, another rope or another object. Knotting is used in the making of some rugs and carpets. Fabric can also be created by tying free hanging sets of thread around neighboring threads in identical knots.
Koftgari / Damascening,
The technique of inlaying gold and silver wire on steel and iron, usually on swords, daggers and shields, is referred to as damascening. This is a variation of the damascening technique While in true damascening a fair amount of gold or inlaying metal is required, in false damascening, or koftgari, the previously scratched design on the surface of iron or steel is simply inlaid with gold or silver wire with the help of a hammer. The surface is heated and hammered again so that the soft gold may spread into the grooves of the design. Thus the gold or silver becomes one with the base metal producing a smooth embellished surface.
The technique of inlaying gold and silver wire on steel and iron, usually on swords, daggers and shields, is referred to as damascening. This is a variation of the damascening technique While in true damascening a fair amount of gold or inlaying metal is required, in false damascening, or koftgari, the previously scratched design on the surface of iron or steel is simply inlaid with gold or silver wire with the help of a hammer. The surface is heated and hammered again so that the soft gold may spread into the grooves of the design. Thus the gold or silver becomes one with the base metal producing a smooth embellished surface.
Kohbar,
Ritual paintings executed on nuptial chamber walls of Brahmin, Kayastha and other communities in Madhubani area of North Bihar. Its centre is generally a cosmic sunburst.Women ritually paint the walls in connection with marriage ceremonies.
Ritual paintings executed on nuptial chamber walls of Brahmin, Kayastha and other communities in Madhubani area of North Bihar. Its centre is generally a cosmic sunburst.Women ritually paint the walls in connection with marriage ceremonies.
Kuak Fai,
The process of winding the thread onto a wheel to be bundled for storage or to be used immediately.
The process of winding the thread onto a wheel to be bundled for storage or to be used immediately.