Tools and Raw Materials of Usta Art
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Black colour and small size brush are used to outline the design.
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Chemical Putty.
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Gold Foil.
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Golden yellow colour applied on the surface.
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White base colour applied on the surface.
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Acrylic paints.
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Enamel paints used for Usta art.
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Tracing paper and charcoal powder.
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Black colour is used for the outline.
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Squirrel hair brushes.
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Base frames.
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Pencils are used to draw designs.
The word Usta is derived from the Persian word ‘Ustad’. Ustad the word itself describe the excellence of a person in particular art. Usta is a professional caste of artists residing in Bikaner the city of Rajasthan, India. Many different techniques are combined to make this unique art of Usta. Mughal Emperors brought this art of golden painting and embossing to India from Iran. The art was on glorious heights in the 16th – 17th century.
Artist Mohammad Yasin Usta son of Usta artist Ahmed Bakhar Ji Usta. He learned the Usta art form from his uncle Shoukat Ji, father and forefathers. His ancestors practised Usta art for a long time in Bikaner, Rajasthan. He is practising this art for the last 15 years. Different types of tools and raw materials are used for Usta art. MDF wood, Sandpaper, Design Templates, Akhbara, Gold Foil, Acrylic Colours, and Charcoal Powder are used for Usta art.
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