Points To Keep In Mind before Buying Terracotta Jewellery

There are various forms of traditional jewelry form in India. The history of jewelry like terracotta ornaments dates back to the times of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro civilizations. Archaeologists have found a wide range of remains and pieces of terracotta ornaments during the excavations of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

Beauty of Terracotta Jewellery

This type of jewelry is made out of pure clay. It is typically characterized by reddish color and rock hard formation. The clay is purified and designed into various shapes and designs when the clay slabs are wet. Then these art forms are made to dry under the sun. Once it is dried they are then essentially made subject to burning in a kiln where they derive their authentic reddish brown color and hard texture.

Things to know as a buyer

·         The color of terracotta ornaments often is available in shades of pink, grey and white. However, these are not typical terracotta varieties, rather these hues are formed due to the quality of clay and proportion of baking during the processing.

·         Sometimes, you will also come across some terracotta jewellery which is blackish in color. However, it is not due to over burning that the color turns black but it is the use of sawdust during the making process which provides the blackish form.

·         As per the contemporary fashion, terracotta items are now painted with different vibrant colors too. This makes them look different from the traditional form. Moreover, with colored terracotta ornaments it is also difficult to judge the quality of the jewelries.

·         Nowadays, terracotta has also incorporated the use of stones, gems and beads in jewelry making to provide a more gaudy and catchy look.

·         You use these designer jewelries with casual wears in colleges, offices as well as for parties.

·         Nowadays, there are branded boutique showrooms for terracotta artworks where you can get unique terracotta designs in jewelries.

Terracotta is a heritage form of art and craftsmanship in India. This 5000 year old art form is practiced in many parts of India, but when it comes to specialization, West Bengal is the prime place where terracotta jewellery and other craft forms are designed on a huge scale.