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Terracotta Jewellery

Terracotta jewellery is one of the oldest forms of jewellery in the world. Terracotta is an Italian word that means “cooked earth”. Thus it is hard red earthenware. Its history dates back to the Harappa and Mohenjodaro civilization. The designs of the jewellery back then were mostly inspired by nature and depicted animals, leaves, flowers and then moved on to traditional motifs and elaborate patterns<br>

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Terracotta Jewellery

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  1. Traditional Terracotta Jewellery

  2. About Terracotta Jewellery • Terracotta jewellery is one of the oldest forms of jewellery in the world. • Terracotta is an Italian word that means “cooked earth”. Thus it is hard red earthenware • Its history dates back to the Harappa and Mohenjodaro civilization. The designs of the jewellery back then were mostly inspired by nature and depicted animals, leaves, flowers and then moved on to traditional motifs and elaborate patterns. • The varied cultures and moods of Indian heritage have given rise to many challenging crafts which are reflected in terracotta fashion jewellery. They are popular because of their ethnic style and beautiful bright colors. It is a rage among fashion conscious people. They are often handmade and its variety is at par with the expensive items in terms of beauty of design and the variety offered.

  3. The earth is first molded into the desired form and then baked in the kiln or in sun. The uniqueness lies in the fact that it can be molded in numerous ways before baking. Terracotta fashion jewellery can be molded by hands. Different rough and glazed finishes can be given in terracotta jewellery. They are painted, carved or embedded with stones or beads and embossed with patterns. The finished product of different locations takes up different finishes. • The process involves purifying the clay, shaping and designing the wet slab. After drying it completely it is fired in a kiln at a very high temperature to give it a stone consistency. When clay is fired, it can take a natural brick colour or shades of brown, pink, or even white, depending on the quality of clay. When clay is fired in the kiln with saw dust, it is burnt a natural black. It is then hand-painted in a myriad of colours to complement ethnic as well as Indo-western outfits.

  4. Terracotta fashion jewellery has a rustic and a very earthen appeal. It is in vogue as an accessory with the traditional as well as the contemporary casual wear. The products include necklaces, chokers, earrings, bracelets, bangles, danglers and pendants. • Today the terracotta jewellery makes exotic dressing style when worn with the traditional nomadic or tribal dresses. In the rural and tribal societies the earthen ornaments like necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and chokers were quite commonly used. They create elegant and rustic appeal. They can take up various earthen colors of pink, red, green, indigo, rust or gray. The traditional shapes can be animals or the tribal gods or a more contemporary look can be given by using abstract shapes and designs.

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