Jasmine & Vine -Floral Jaipur Blue Pottery Decorative Ceramic Wall Plates

Object

Why it exists

Bring the royal charm of Rajasthan into your home with our exquisite Quartz Sand Blue Pottery Bells. Rooted in a 300-year-old artisanal tradition from the Pink City of Jaipur, each bell is a vibrant testament to India’s rich cultural heritage. Unlike traditional ceramics, authentic Jaipur Blue Pottery uses absolutely no clay. Instead, our master artisans meticulously craft each bell using a unique, time-honored recipe. Quartz stone is ground into a fine powder and blended with powdered glass, fuller's earth, borax, and natural tree gum. Kneaded with water into a dough, it is playfully flattened into "pancakes" and carefully pressed into Plaster of Paris molds to achieve its perfect shape. Over the course of 4 to 5 days, the bell is dried, hand-smoothed, and brought to life. Artisans use masterful brushstrokes to hand-paint intricate motifs—ranging from delicate florals and snowflakes to stars and traditional animal figures. Finally, it is coated in a glass powder glaze and fired in a traditional kiln to achieve its signature, brilliant glossy finish. Festive decorations, bohemian home accents, unique wind chimes, or a thoughtful, culturally rich gift for art lovers

Process

How it is made

1.Dough Preparation:Artisans mix quartz stone powder, powdered glass, Multani Mitti (Fuller's Earth), borax, natural gum, and water. No actual river clay is used. The mixture rests to form a cohesive dough. 2.Molding:The dough is flattened into a pancake (called a chapatti) and pressed into plaster of Paris molds. Wood ash is packed inside to help the piece hold its shape without sticking to the mold. 3.Drying and Smoothing:The piece dries in the sun for 1 to 2 days. Once hardened, the mold is removed, the ash is brushed out, and the surface is sanded smooth to prepare for painting. 4.Painting:Motifs (traditionally floral, geometric, or animal) are sketched and hand-painted using natural oxide pigments. Cobalt oxide provides the signature deep blue, while copper oxide yields turquoise. 5.Glazing and Firing:The painted item is dipped in a clear glaze made from powdered glass, borax, and zinc oxide. It is then fired once in a kiln at low temperatures for 4 to 5 hours. As it cools over several days, the vibrant colors emerge.

Origin

Blue Pottery Jaipur GI Tag no 52