Tangible Expressions,
“Tangible” refers to an expression capable of being touched and seen; perceptible to the touch; capable of being possessed or realized. It is opposed to “intangible” which refers to something that lacks a physical form, not capable of being touched; impalpable (Black’s Law Dictionary). Tangible expressions are expressions incorporated in a material object. They are not necessarily reduced to a material form, but must be incorporated in a permanent material, such as stone, wood, textile, gold, etc. Tangible expressions qualify as protected expressions of folklore. Examples of constitutive elements of tangible expressions are:
“Tangible” refers to an expression capable of being touched and seen; perceptible to the touch; capable of being possessed or realized. It is opposed to “intangible” which refers to something that lacks a physical form, not capable of being touched; impalpable (Black’s Law Dictionary). Tangible expressions are expressions incorporated in a material object. They are not necessarily reduced to a material form, but must be incorporated in a permanent material, such as stone, wood, textile, gold, etc. Tangible expressions qualify as protected expressions of folklore. Examples of constitutive elements of tangible expressions are:
- Productions of folk art, in particular, drawings, paintings, carvings, sculptures, pottery, terracotta, mosaic, woodwork, metalware, jewellery, basket weaving, needlework, textiles, carpets, costumes;
- Musical instruments;
- Architectural forms.
Tannic acid,
Found in oak galls and many other plants. Used as a mordant and fixing agent for natural dyestuffs.
Found in oak galls and many other plants. Used as a mordant and fixing agent for natural dyestuffs.
Tanpura,
A stringed instrument, used to provide a drone accompaniment for a singer or instrumentalist.
A stringed instrument, used to provide a drone accompaniment for a singer or instrumentalist.
Tapestry weave,
A type of weft-faced plain weave in which the weft yarns are discontinuous, turning back at the edges of each colour area, instead of extending continuously from selvedge to selvedge.
A type of weft-faced plain weave in which the weft yarns are discontinuous, turning back at the edges of each colour area, instead of extending continuously from selvedge to selvedge.
- Slit tapestry weave: the discontinues weft yarns turn back around adjacent warp yarns, forming slits between the colour areas.
Tarakashi/ silver filigree,
Cuttack, in Orissa, has long been famous for its very fine filigree wire or web work in silver. Silver wire is first drawn in varying thickness and pressed and twisted into different forms and shapes. First the main ribs are fixed and the interspaces are, then, filled in with the delicate tendrils of finer wires according to the design. In Cuttack, the flower motif predominates. In addition to silver ornaments, attardans or rosewater sprinklers, boats, bowls and decorative animal and bird, especially peacock, figures are some of the articles made in the filigree technique.
Cuttack, in Orissa, has long been famous for its very fine filigree wire or web work in silver. Silver wire is first drawn in varying thickness and pressed and twisted into different forms and shapes. First the main ribs are fixed and the interspaces are, then, filled in with the delicate tendrils of finer wires according to the design. In Cuttack, the flower motif predominates. In addition to silver ornaments, attardans or rosewater sprinklers, boats, bowls and decorative animal and bird, especially peacock, figures are some of the articles made in the filigree technique.
Tarang kati,
Long wooden rod with six horizontal divisions, each painted with mythological divisions, each painted with mythological figures. An important ritual accessory in parts of Maharashtra
Long wooden rod with six horizontal divisions, each painted with mythological divisions, each painted with mythological figures. An important ritual accessory in parts of Maharashtra
Tarkashi / filigree work,
Orissa and Bengal jewellery is the best known. The Maukhali area of West Bengal can match the best of the filigree work or Orissa in craftsmanship.
Orissa and Bengal jewellery is the best known. The Maukhali area of West Bengal can match the best of the filigree work or Orissa in craftsmanship.
Tarpudiao,
Decorative fabric wall hanging, hung above interior niches; sometimes called l’kania in Kutch, Gujarat.
Decorative fabric wall hanging, hung above interior niches; sometimes called l’kania in Kutch, Gujarat.
Tassar,
Type of wild silkworm producing raw silk. Tassar worms are fed on any tree in hilly tracts and produce a variety of silk that is stiff in texture
Type of wild silkworm producing raw silk. Tassar worms are fed on any tree in hilly tracts and produce a variety of silk that is stiff in texture
Tasseling,
The process of making tassels. A tassel is a bundle of plaited or gathered threads that are tied together at one end and have loose dangling threads on the other end. Tassels are used for decoration and are often attached to the bottom of garments, tapestries and curtains.
The process of making tassels. A tassel is a bundle of plaited or gathered threads that are tied together at one end and have loose dangling threads on the other end. Tassels are used for decoration and are often attached to the bottom of garments, tapestries and curtains.