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5.7 Evolution of the
craft
The patterns of the new craft are believed
to be inspired from old cave paintings of
Chhattisgarh, which depict scenes from
the lives of tribals in traditional attires.
Although, their old craft continues
to attract more and more people till
date and is more preferred, the local
market witnesses demand for this new
craft which is more realistic and also
colourful.
taking the support of a base (carrier of a
cycle), is used for cutting the metal sheet
conveniently, especially for cutting
over curved silhouettes. The foot of
the artisan holds the base sturdy by
clasping it with the toes.
The sculpture is divided into several
parts and each part is cut separately.
To go about it, each shape is cut
roughly, leaving a margin around it.
Then, the tool follows the final outline
to achieve the exact shapes.
The creation process has a series of steps
involved requiring a high degree of skill
and craftsmanship.
Sheet cutting
On a 24 gauge MS sheet, patterns of
the proposed low relief figurines are
marked using a pen. A hand scissors,
Fig. 5.7.2
Fig. 5.106
Fig. 5.105 Patterns
of the evolved craft
printed on sheets of
paper
Fig. 5.106 Craftsman
cutting the patterns
with a hand scissor
while resting it on a
cycle carrier
Fig. 5.107 The cutting
is with reference to the
markers on the metal
sheet
Fig. 5.105
Fig. 5.107
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