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A Paper Craft
Published in August 2018 by the Fashion communication Department(2016 - 20) National Institute Of Fashion Technology Mithapurs farms, patna Bihar, 800001 Documented by Anshika Seth, Banoth Ajay, Harsh Kushwaha, Kumari Bandana Kujur, Pragya Verma, Kritika Singh Chauhan All rights are reserved by NIFT.No part of this publication can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical or photocopy without prior permission. Printed in India
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The picture creates a sense of harmony and smoothly balances the animate and the inanimate. This shows how people of this place are attached to their craft.
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The historical mythology itself says a lot about this place. Madhubani enfolds various stories of kings and queens through its architecture.
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The enchanting marvel of Navlakha Palace grips the attention of its beholders towards its fine intricacy and gigantic statues of elephant right at its huge entrance.
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Various temples and palaces contribute to the beauty of this place. The ruins of Navlakha place made Madhubani a travel place.
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Each wall of Madhubani speaks a story. Story of rich heritage the craft centre of Madhubani enfolds.
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Madhubani paintings became a craft which nowadays represents Bihar and its culture. The design and motifs used are what made them unique and popular.
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In the hearts of Madhubani, there lies a craft of Papier mache. A craft which is beautiful, covered with hard work is nowadays finding its existence in the market.
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The papier mache plates go through several layers of hardness and dedication to achieve the perfect version of it. The product is further painted in Madhubani style to make it more beautiful.
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Majorly practiced by the women of Madhubani Papier mache also includes home dĂŠcor products. The traditional motifs of Madhubani painting and the vibrant hues compliment these products and enhance the beauty of the home.
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In Hindu mythology each animal is worshipped and linked to one or the other god, peacock being one of them.
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Other decorative items such as creative wall hangings add beauty to one’s home. A newlywed face of the women is given as a gift to the newly married couple.
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This is the small prototype or model of wheat grinder also known as ‘Aatta Chakki’ .
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From the time of Maharaja Janak, Doli represents an essential part in the Indian mythology. The craft of papier mache starts its existence with stories which were expressed in form of Madhubani painting.
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Mythology plays a very crucial role when it comes to papier mache. There is a high demand for these products especially in festive seasons.
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Marriages are the integral part of our culture. The product of a couple is gifted to the bride on her marriage. It is considered to bring fortune and happiness in the life of the newly wed.
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Every artisan has a different style of practicing craft. This is what makes it so special and unique. The product of Mother Mary shows how religiously diverse these artisans are.
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Religious norms and worshipping idols are the spiritual deeds in Indian culture. This sculpture of Shri Ganesha shows the purity and religiousness of the people.
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This picture showcases the products made by the state awardee Shrimati Lalita Devi. The fine refinement and hardwork can easily be shown in her work.
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A memorable day spent with the daughter of Chandrakala Devi, Shrimati Poonam Devi. Chandrakala Devi introduced multani mitti with the Papier Mache to make it sturdier.
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The people of Madhubani welcome their guest with utmost pride and happiness. They may be poor in terms of money but are rich by heart.
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Fortunate are those whose childhood is surrounded by cultural diversity offered by Madhubani.
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The experience of interacting with the people in Madhubani was very great. People has an exceptional enthusiasm regarding their craft and one such example is Shri Mahadev, son of the legendary Mithila artist Shrimati Sita Devi.
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Farming being an occupation in Madhubani, crafts has now become a sole occupation for the people there.
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The hot summer at Madhubani does not deter the determination and commitment of the artisans practicing the craft.
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We already started missing the place on the last day of our excursion. The picture perfect has all of us with our Master artisan ‘Lalita Devi’.
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