NIRMAL ARTS
Famous Centre : Nirmal, Adilabad district
Origin : Traced Back To The Kakatiya Dynasty
Nirmal, a tribal town in
Adilabad is a world famous centre
for oil paintings. The themes are generally from the epics - Ramayan and
Mahabharat. Exhibited in wood paintings and other wooden articles, Nirmal
artwork abounds with aesthetic expressions. The talent of the artists in
capturing the mood of Indian and Moghul schools of art in their true
spirit is worthy of admiration.
The
origin of the Nirmal craft can be traced back to the 'Kakatiya' dynasty.
This form of lacquered woodwork was born in the town of Nirmal and since
then it has remained a fascination through the ages and is today made in
both Hyderabad and
Nirmal. The motifs used are floral designs, frescoes from Ajanta and
Ellora and Mughal miniatures.
Over the years, Nirmal work has grown to meet new needs. Apart from wall
hangings, Nirmal craftsmen produce beautiful lacquered furniture, toys,
pictures, trays, bowls, boxes and large screens. A large variety of
utilitarian and decorative articles are also crafted in the Nirmal style.
The Creation Of Nirmal
The process consists of lacquering the surface of the item and then
painting the chosen design. Traditional designs are traced or drawn in
chalk on smoothened wood or composition board, then painted in flat,
bright colours and often touched up with gold and varnished.
The indigenous colours used by craftsmen are made from minerals, gum and
herbs. The now familiar gold in Nirmal work is got from herbal juices.
Painting of Moghul miniatures on white 'Poniki' wood stands out as a
fascinating fare. As the items age, they acquire a lovely muted glow.
Nirmal Toys
Nirmal toys are made with a herbal extract, which gives them a golden
sheen. They are usually models of animals, fruits and human occupations.
There are similarities between the Nirmal and Kondapally toys in the type
of wood used in the manufacturing process.
However, Kondapally toys are usually coated with watercolours while Nirmal
toys are embellished with oil colours. Both types of toys are treated with
tamarind paste at the primary stage before paint is applied.
The important difference is that after treating, the whole Nirmal toy is
covered with fine cloth, instead of lime blues used in the Kondapally
variety.
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