How to décor home that reflects Indian origin?

Indian arts and craft represent the culture of India’s cultural heritage. They have entered in our living room in a traditional yet modern avatar. Well-informed consumers are now open to experimentation and are adopting these crafts as décor accessories.  Traditionally carfted products are now being used as a reflection of luxurious living. However, majority of the people prefer tradition with a hint of modernity to these ancient craft objects to complement home décor. While buyers in India are seeking for art form that carries modern touch, they are also more aware about their origin. They know about international decoration mantras, in which they have seen how traditional and modern art and craft can be blended to fetch a high price.

How to create contemporary look with vintage design?

While many artisans in India are learning new art and craft there are some that are still practicing vintage design. Though they are on the verge of extinction, but few contemporary designers have taken this skill very seriously and always try to add creativity to it. Jain, a renowned interior designers say that today buyers want to capture their origin in a way that it synthesizes with taste of chrome, glass and other materials. These people belong to different parts of the country like Maharashtra, Orissa, Bengal and Rajasthan who craft the artwork to bring into existence newer products that reflects contemporary market and finally suits to modern spaces of Indian homes. The beauty of Indian workmanship is further enhanced when contemporary design is mixed with traditional skills like wall murals, paintings from different Indian tribes, paper bowels and lamps, clay, figurine, pots, and the list is endless, are widely given a fresh look. Some examples of traditional craft which have been given a new look includes wrought iron tea light stands for balconies, pottery mirrors and washbasin, art furniture, 3D collage that showcases cross cultural mix, etc.

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Tea Light stands

Wrought iron tea light stands belong to age old Bastar tribal crafts, made by local blacksmiths. Frames are made from wrought iron irrespective of it depicting the life of tribes that were used as window frames, doors and gates. These frames are constantly hammered to bring them into shape, not casted or moulded. Then they are smoothed to remove sharp edges. Hollow artifacts are made from beaten iron sheets, folded, cut and filed into shape. The large lamps consist of small, shallow crucibles like diyas and vertical horizontal strips. These are further decorated with bird and animal like figures that are made seperaretly and later joined together into various lamps and hangings.

Blue Pottery

Jaipur Blue pottery is not only unique but it attracts lot of interest in the past and in modern times. Since blue is a dominant color, it is called ad blue pottery; however it is available in various colors like yellow, green, orange and black. Jaipur pottery is not made from clay but it is made from gold feldspar mixed with starch or gum. It is made by artisans and not on the potter’s wheel also called as kamchini.

Art furniture

Art furniture can be used as an accent furniture piece, which is more important as an aesthetic piece rather than practical. It is meant to be durable highlight into a living room or in office space to add character, culture and grace. There are various kind of art furniture available-right from hand painted pieces to detail work with brass or silver or made from other materials, to decorate the carved furniture. It can be further combined with other furniture at home or even in office.

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Wall art

A variety of north Indian crafts are combined together to make 3 D collages into a contemporary, chic wall art décor. Different blocks, each of different heights and abstract composition. The craft from Lippan Kam from Gujarat, blue pottery from Rajasthan, Gond art from MP and Pichwai art can be used.

Terracota

Terracota wall murals, in form of banyan tree, represent strength, solidarity and togetherness. The mural is made from terracotta tiles that are put together piece by [piece like a puzzle combined together. Terracotta or natural clay is easily available near river banks or other water bodies. The clay when treated with different minerals create shade variation. Natural terracotta comes in different shades ranging from being to rust red. When terracotta is burned in a furnace through a process called as reduction firing, it turns black. Natural and earthy, it reflects origin of Indian into home interiors.

Gold leafing

The very old concept of gold leafing is another traditional home decoration art form, it has evolved into modern design element since a few years and has been merged with modern interior home decoration, right from walls to pillars and from ceiling to desks. Now a days there are several artists who are doing their best to keep this traditional art form alive. The silver gold leafing is seen in home interiors, and in various commercial places like hotels and restaurants, home offices, etc. which score high on contemporary design, says renowned interior designer.

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Blend of different art form

Technology has made possible the fusion of different art form. Contemporary design is all about experimenting and blending the designs in a way to give contemporary and new look by reconciling the latest technology with traditional skills. There are around 70 types of cultural art and craft skills that can be used in a creative way. Starting from Lippan kam from Kutch to wrought Iron and Bidri work, all materials are used in home decoration and is valid in present times. The geographical diversity makes this concept of home art decoration endless.

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