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Earthen wares are made of soil which went through certain process and adornment depending upon the purpose of the things. and Revival of earthen wares and brunt clay from the relic excavation at the places where the ancient world has been taken pace in the olden age tells that use of earthen handicrafts had been since he day of yore. The earthen crafts of the antiquity includes includes molded bricks, brunt clays, cooking and eating pottery, giant jars for storage of grains etc. and glazed tiles as well. The art of making attractive pottery and earthen wares still in vogue as it has a good demand in the market. The initial planning and jobs of pottery is undertaken by male potters who gathers clay of desired quality and shapes them according to the out put he have to produce. After grinding and mixing and the clay is built in to many shapes and sizes. Then it is put in the kilns for firing as per the requirement. And this spell follows he embellishment of the out puts. This works was believed to be done by female artists who were painting and lacquering the potteries delicately with scintillating shades vibrant colors and incising pattern and motifs over the crafts to lure the spectator. Functional potteries are designed with reference to the need and for convenience of the user enabling him to carry and lift the utensils or others easily. hand crafted earthen wares have a wide range of products form bricks o glazed ties which are used as building material and decorative essentials. Terracotta was used in making architectural monuments for years still, it is required for constructing temples now. the medieval structure like palaces, forts, mosque and temples and others are decorated with glazing and shining tiles. Earthen ware was intrinsically concerned with man's life and culture, religion and taste an fashion. Yet, earthen idols of God and Goddess , Icons of Lord and Prophets and Saints and others are made corresponding to the demand in the market. Turquoise, yellow, blue, green and red are applied in pottery Some pottery are also use as paraphernalia by some communities. The modern man too is inclined to the toys doll, toys and many images made of earth to adorn his home and replenish his show case.


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