Clay Idols - Uttar Pradesh
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Clay chunks are beaten to convert into powder.
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The clay is kneaded well.
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Little amount of dough is taken and flattened using a flattening tool.
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It is converted into a thick sheet of clay.
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The clay sheet is then cut into half.
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Clay sheets are then placed into the mold.
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The sides are fixed with strips of clay.
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After joining both sides of the mold, the bottom is covered with a sheet of clay.
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Excess part of the clay is removed using knife.
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After few minutes the mold is removed to take out clay idol.
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Different forms of Krishna idols are made in large numbers.
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Clay idols of Krishna playing flute.
Firozabad is one of the cities of Uttar Pradesh in India known as the City of Bangles, and is one of the cities that follows the making of Idols with clay. The ancient name of the town was Chandwar Nagar which at one stage was actually brought to the city in Akbar’s reign. Clay is a fine grained, stiff, sticky substance that is molded when wet, dried and baked to make pottery and various products. Clay items can be easily created, broken and also replaced into useful forms.
The skilled artisans have their own uniqueness for their creativity and skills. The skilled artisans have their own uniqueness for their creativity and skills. More Clay products are made during the Janmashtami month as there is a huge demand during this season. The products have huge varieties of idols of gods and goddesses and deities that are produced throughout the year and especially during festivals. The clay products are used for everyday life and according to the consumer's demand.
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