Lac in Lakhs - Documentation was done on Lac Bangles and jewellery in Jaipur.
Images -
Gulaal Gote - (left above)
Lac Bangles - (right above)
Lac Color Bricks (Chapdi)
The Document is Devided in 4 sections
Social Science - explains the social environment around the craft. It has information regarding the society in which the craft exist.
Craft Document - Itcovers information related direct to the craft such as, process, technique, material and market.
Archives - This section consist of past records of the craft .
Value chain - It explains the relation between different stakeholder and also information gathered from each stakeholder.
Old City of Jaipur (sheher)
The rulers of Jaipur patronized a number of arts and crafts. They invited skilled artisans, artists and craftsmen from India and abroad. The different communities settled in various parts of city and made Jaipur their home. As a result, Jaipur is a major hub for various kinds of arts and crafts.
Some of the crafts include Bandhani; Block printing; Stone carving and Sculpture; Tarkashi; Zari, Gota, Kinari and Zardozi; Silver Jewelry; Gems, Kundan,Meenakari and Jewelry; Miniature paintings; Blue Pottery; Ivory carving; Shellac work; Leather ware, etc.
The artisans of lac are called lakheras (hindus) and manihaar (muslims)
DEHATI WOMAN(ALBERT MUSEUM, JAIPUR)
Lac is considered holy by hindus because of its reference in many Hindu mythological tales and epic stories.The episode of Lakshagrah in the Mahabharta and the tale of shiv expressing his love for Parvati by presenting her lac bangles and lord Krishna in disguise of Manihar are
few of the tales which we commonly got to hear from everyone. These stories and many such stories have made this craft culturally so rich and gained religious significance in Hinduism.
Lac is considered holy by hindus because of its reference in many Hindu mythological tales and epic stories.The episode of Lakshagrah in the Mahabharta and the tale of shiv expressing his love for Parvati by presenting her lac bangles and lord Krishna in disguise of Manihar are
few of the tales which we commonly got to hear from everyone. These stories and many such stories have made this craft culturally so rich and gained religious significance in Hinduism.
Lac as Raw Material -
Lac is a natural resin. It is secreted by an insect kerria lacca which thrives on tender twigs of specific host trees like, palas, ber, kusum,etc. It is waste of the insect.
Lac is a natural resin. It is secreted by an insect kerria lacca which thrives on tender twigs of specific host trees like, palas, ber, kusum,etc. It is waste of the insect.
Shellac obtained is poured in alcohol for purification. In this process shellac dissolves in alcohol solution detaching itself from impurities. Shellac is the primary product obtained which is later treated to obtain other products from it.
CRAFTS IN OR RELATED WITH LAC
1. Lac bangles
2. Lac jewelry
3. Wooden lacquered items
4. Passe
5. Lacquered decorative
6. Gulal gote
7. Lacquered earthen ware
1. Lac bangles
2. Lac jewelry
3. Wooden lacquered items
4. Passe
5. Lacquered decorative
6. Gulal gote
7. Lacquered earthen ware
Contemporised Lac jewellery combined with patwa work.
- Hoarding outside a lac shop in manihaaro ka raasta, Jaipur
Gulal gote are small lac balls filled with gulal (dry colours) used to throw at each other. These are used during holi for playing with colours.
These balls are very delicate.
Page from the document - Showing the process of lac bangle making.
Page from the document - Showing the process of lac bangle making.
Page from the document - Showing the process of lac bangle making.
The wooden dyes used in making the bangles are made by special wood craftsman.
Embellishing of bangles using heated beeds and american stones.
" ek rekh " means one line of the bead or the american diamond.
Making of Gulaal Gote.
Lack workshop and display at Pravasiya Bhartiya 2012
Value Chain- Value : It is an outcome which is useful to a person, company, institution etc. Value to a product is added in a step wise manner.
Stakeholders : Are responsible for adding value to any product, by adding their share of profit margin.
Hence, Value Chain is a chain of stakeholders who are related to each other by exchange of goods, services and money. A product or raw materials go through the whole value chain to reach the final consumer. The final product therefore goes through many stakeholders, who add more value to it.
A Craft goes through a very simple value chain > Raw material Vendor > Master Craftsman > Retailer > Final consumer
*More the stakeholders in a value chain lesser is the profit, Lesser the people in the value chain more will be the profit.
Stakeholders are divided in 6 main categories -
1. Conceivers - The CONCEIVER is one who creates the value system of a product & organises the material process that will achieve it include Master Craftsman, Designers.
2. Makers- is the one who helps give form and shape to the product as imagined by the conceiver. Include
complementary craftsman, NGO’s, Producer community, Self help groups (SHG’s)
3. Ancillary- supports the process of crafting an object by providing material, tooling, services or funds that help achieve the final product. Include raw material vendor, workshop, manufacturers, investors, funding agencies, services (transport, quality check, shipping)
4. Allied- are supportive systems that augment the growth of craft and ensure its continuity, while not
being directly engaged in the making of the product. Include institution, Government, museum.
5. Buyers- are the ones whose requirements are kept foremost in mind when a product is being made. Contractors, retailers, wholesalers
6. Final Consumers
1. Conceivers - The CONCEIVER is one who creates the value system of a product & organises the material process that will achieve it include Master Craftsman, Designers.
2. Makers- is the one who helps give form and shape to the product as imagined by the conceiver. Include
complementary craftsman, NGO’s, Producer community, Self help groups (SHG’s)
3. Ancillary- supports the process of crafting an object by providing material, tooling, services or funds that help achieve the final product. Include raw material vendor, workshop, manufacturers, investors, funding agencies, services (transport, quality check, shipping)
4. Allied- are supportive systems that augment the growth of craft and ensure its continuity, while not
being directly engaged in the making of the product. Include institution, Government, museum.
5. Buyers- are the ones whose requirements are kept foremost in mind when a product is being made. Contractors, retailers, wholesalers
6. Final Consumers
