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Design Gallery
Taarkashi-Jaipur
The art of inlay craft
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The design pattern is marked on the wooden plank either by blocks, or by drawing it by hands.
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Thin grooves are made using different shapes of chisels.
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Sharpening the edge of metal wire.
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The metal wire is inlayed into the grooves with the help of gentle hammering.
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The circular grooves are made using half round chisel.
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After inlaying, overall hammering on the design is done in order to properly insert the wire.
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Once the inlaying is done, wooden block is rubbed with sand stone to make the surface even.
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A paste of saw dust mixed with Fevicol is applied on the surface to fill the cracks and gaps.
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Finally, the product is smoothened with sand paper.
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The product is then applied with wax to give shine.
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The final product in Taarkashi.
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A photo frame in layed with silver wire and the wood gives an antique look.
Jaipur is renowned for its rich heritage in metal crafts, particularly Taarkashi, a technique of inlaying thin strips of metal wire onto wood surfaces. The process begins with seasoning the wood to remove moisture, followed by cutting it into the required shape. Metal strips, known as taar, are marked, cut, and sharpened to create the inlay. Designs are either drawn directly onto the wood or printed on paper and pasted for guidance.
Artisans use a half-round chisel and hammer to carefully engrave the design, pressing the sharp edges of the wire into the wood while the thicker edges remain on the surface. Once the engraving is complete, the product is smoothed using Silli (a tool for sanding) and filled with Burada- a mixture of sawdust, Fevicol, and water—to fill in any cracks or grooves. After drying, the product is scraped, sanded, and polished with wax to enhance its finish and shine.
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