The Legacy Of An Incredible Art Inlay A Study With Special Reference To Tarkashi In Mainpuri Jaipur And Bhopal

Abstract

Think of Art and Craft and what comes to mind is beautiful articles, paper, paints and brushes, cloth, scissors, glue, sticks etc. Art and craft, is generally considered to be a skill to turn anything and everything into aesthetically attractive, useful materials. This is how any layman would understand and describe art and craft. However, this is a limited version of it. Art is far beyond creating aesthetically attractive, useful things. It encompasses and holds unlimited possibilities and can be seen in every single aspect of life, objects of use and decoration too. newlineIn today s technologically evolved and evolving world, people are busy and have no time to pause and admire each other and each other s expressions. But there are moments when we stop by - to look at the wonderful hues of the sky, enjoy the comfort of the cool colorful green canopy of the trees in the scorching heat of summers, smell the fragrance of the first drops of rain on the parched earth, listening to the soulful music when in a mood of relaxation and rest, vibrant costumes and dances at the time of festivals and family celebrations all being a means to emote and express. newlineThe crafts have survived through tough times both individually and socially. With the advent of mechanization and so-called modernization most of the traditional crafts have vanished or will vanish very soon. This scenario is quite common all over the world and being spoken of and discussed at various national and international levels. There is an urgent need to preserve and conserve the cultural and traditional art and craft forms that are at the verge of extinction. newlineOne such fascinating and mesmerizing craft form that is fast declining and disappearing is art of Inlay. Inlay in itself has had a long luring past and is as old as about 3000 years. Though the styles and patterns have changed with the changing times, the art of Inlay continues to maintain its magnificence and charm. It received recognition and patronage of the royals in the past and has adorned the household