Sikki Grass of Bihar Marriage Nizamabad Black Pottery The Canvas for a Thanjavur

The Canvas for a Thanjavur painting is usually a plank of wood (originally wood of the Jackfruit tree was used

and polishing to achieve the desired texture and finish

are exquisite examples of traditional craftsmanship that have been passed down through generations

·         Care Instruction: Easy Wash

Sikki Grass of Bihar Marriage Nizamabad Black Pottery The Canvas for a ThanjavurThe art of making items from sikki grass is an ancient one in the province of Bihar. Sikki is dried and the flower head is cut off. The resulting fine golden fibre is used in weaving to make toys, dolls, and baskets (dolchi). Items are sometimes painted. Items are sometimes painted. Boxes made of sikki known as pauti are given to daughters by parents on the occasion of their wedding. he boxes are used to hold sindoor, ornaments, and jewellery.