What is terracotta and how terracotta jewelry is made?
Terracotta means cooked earth in Italian which is a red earthenware material. The items made of terracotta are of natural and brownish orange color. Traditionally, terracotta was used for making earthen crafts like pots and dolls however; the trend has been changed and now it is used for making modern fashion jeweleries. The clay is baked in a kiln after molding into the required form or shape. The uniqueness of the design depends on the way it is molded before baking. Terracotta jewelry molded by hands has its uniqueness and looks different. The finishing of these jeweleries could be either rough or glazed. There are many varieties available like painted, carved, embedded with stones and embossed.
Diversified designs of terracotta jewelries.
The diverse culture and tradition of Indian heritage have given birth to varying arts and crafts which can be seen in modern terracotta fashion jewelry. The Indian terracotta jewelries are popular due to its ethnicity yet contemporary in design. There is a passion amongst the fashion manias to go for the vintage accessories. The terracotta jewelries are hand crafted and is a best alternative to the expensive gold or metal jewelries. They are available in interesting array of designs and colors. They can be worn with traditional dresses or teamed with the trendy modern attire. They carry a unique style statement. Till now in rural areas and in different tribal communities, the earthen terracotta ornaments like necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and chokers are commonly used. The unique beauty of the terracotta jewelry is its rustic look which is very appealing. The traditional terracotta jewelries are based on tribal themes like animal or tribal god and goddesses. The contemporary terracotta fashion jewelries are designed with different shapes with abstract themes.
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