Product story
The maker, materials and process behind the finished object.
Object
Details: The Halloween season arrives with a festive group of spooky friends, all crafted in India by the talented artisan Rajesh Gehlot. Working with wool felt in white, black and orange hues, Rajesh creates this set of three hanging ornaments in the shape of cute skeletons, equipped with cotton cords for easy display on a wall, door or anywhere you need a spooky vibe. F6
Process
First, we procure wool from Bikaner and Jaisalmer. It undergoes an initial cleaning process where burrs and black wool are removed; it is then fed into a 'bilo' machine to separate out dirt and thorns. Next, it passes through an opener machine—a process known locally as *pindai*—followed by a carding machine that forms the wool into rolls. These rolls are then processed in a hardening machine, where they are beaten for two to three minutes while steam is applied to set the material. Subsequently, the material undergoes milling with the addition of soap; it is beaten for two hours until fully prepared. If coloring is required, four sheets are placed together in a large vessel and boiled for 10 minutes, after which they are dried in a hydro-extraction machine. Finally, the material is cut into pieces— either by machine or by hand—according to the required size and sent for stitching.
Origin
HANDICRAFT RAJASTHAN INDIA JAIPUR
