Sand Casting,
A method of casting in which the mould is made of sand and a binder rather than clay, metal or stone. Simple shapes may be cast directly into impressions made in the sand using a pattern. But for more complex objects, sand castings are two part mouldings, with pattern first being impressed into the lower part of the mould. A parting agent is applied to both the surface of the sand and the pattern. Then a box to contain the upper part of the mould is put down around the pattern, and sand is rammed into the box around the pattern to fill the box. The upper part of the resulting mould is lifted off the lower, and the pattern removed. The upper part of the mould is then lowered back on to the lower ready to received the molten metal.
A method of casting in which the mould is made of sand and a binder rather than clay, metal or stone. Simple shapes may be cast directly into impressions made in the sand using a pattern. But for more complex objects, sand castings are two part mouldings, with pattern first being impressed into the lower part of the mould. A parting agent is applied to both the surface of the sand and the pattern. Then a box to contain the upper part of the mould is put down around the pattern, and sand is rammed into the box around the pattern to fill the box. The upper part of the resulting mould is lifted off the lower, and the pattern removed. The upper part of the mould is then lowered back on to the lower ready to received the molten metal.
Sandesh,
A traditional milk sweet of Bengal made in moulds with engraved decorative designs on the surface.
A traditional milk sweet of Bengal made in moulds with engraved decorative designs on the surface.
Sanjhi,
Sanjhi are the stencils of paper for ritualistic and ceremonial rangolis, floor decorations. originated in Mathura, where it is practiced in temples and homes in rituals dedicated to Lord krishna. While the temple craft is practiced exclusively by male priests and their male apprentices, the popular version of Sanjhi is undertaken chiefly by unmarried girls all over Northern India due to the belief that the goddess Sanjhi, if propitiated with offering of food and water and duly worshiped, will aid them in obtaining a suitable husband. Intricate patterns, drawn on various types of paper, are cut out to form a stencil. The use of flowers for the rangoli has been superseded by the use of powered colors, contemporary sanjhi include floating rangoli made by gently sifting color onto the surface of water. The themes are largely religious but increasingly, secular designs comprising motifs such as the silhouette of a palace, jaali and bel-bhuit are being adopted. Production cluster Alwar.
Sanjhi are the stencils of paper for ritualistic and ceremonial rangolis, floor decorations. originated in Mathura, where it is practiced in temples and homes in rituals dedicated to Lord krishna. While the temple craft is practiced exclusively by male priests and their male apprentices, the popular version of Sanjhi is undertaken chiefly by unmarried girls all over Northern India due to the belief that the goddess Sanjhi, if propitiated with offering of food and water and duly worshiped, will aid them in obtaining a suitable husband. Intricate patterns, drawn on various types of paper, are cut out to form a stencil. The use of flowers for the rangoli has been superseded by the use of powered colors, contemporary sanjhi include floating rangoli made by gently sifting color onto the surface of water. The themes are largely religious but increasingly, secular designs comprising motifs such as the silhouette of a palace, jaali and bel-bhuit are being adopted. Production cluster Alwar.
Saree,
A woman’s unsewn piece of cloth varying in length from five yards to six and a half yards and upto nine yards, used in different parts of the subcontinent as a drape, worn with or without an upper garment or blouse.
A woman’s unsewn piece of cloth varying in length from five yards to six and a half yards and upto nine yards, used in different parts of the subcontinent as a drape, worn with or without an upper garment or blouse.
Saresh,
Glue used along with wall plaster to coat the surface of moulded pulped paper while making papier mache objects in Kashmir
Glue used along with wall plaster to coat the surface of moulded pulped paper while making papier mache objects in Kashmir
Sarota,
North Indian term for nutcracker. Made in a variety of shapes, from equestrian figures to couples
North Indian term for nutcracker. Made in a variety of shapes, from equestrian figures to couples
Sarovaracitra,
Painting of the family pool which includes different kinds of fish, turtles, etc, executed on the walls of homes in Madhubani, Bihar
Painting of the family pool which includes different kinds of fish, turtles, etc, executed on the walls of homes in Madhubani, Bihar