Indian Potter (Kumbhar) and Their Magnificent Contribution to Earthen Handicrafts

Pottery making the most iconic and tangible art of ancient India. Kumbhar is also known as prajapati the caste of potters mostly belongs to Hindu family and some kumbhar are Muslims too. Kumbhar means potter with the time they sifted to prajapati which means the lord of people. The very first potter created by the god the make vessels for containing food and water for basic livelihood. The community is found throughout the India. Kumbhar is word derived from Sanskrit word Kumbhakar meaning earthen potter.

Once Brahma divided sugarcane among his sons and each of them ate his share, but the Kumhara who was greatly absorbed in his work, forgot to eat. The piece which he had kept near his clay lump struck root and soon grew into a sugarcane plant. A few days later, when Brahma asked his sons for sugarcane, none of them could give it to him, excepting the Kumhara who offered a full plant. Brahma was pleased by the devotion of the potter to his work and awarded him the title Prajapati. (Source). 

Kumbhars have many sub-caste and also divided their work according to their region alike Malwi from Malwa, Maratha from Maharashtra, Pardeshi from northern parts of the country and Telenga from Hyderabad. 

Since these community contributed and contributing in magnificent clay pottery making and earthen handicrafts. The most prominent and old age handicraft of country. Pottery making creates a massive employment to tribal women’s and community of both rural and urban region. Pottery making is ancient art of making varied object by giving clay a modified shape and size with different designs and vibrant color. 

The arts made from this clay is sale above the price in big malls, showrooms and certain pottery boutiques. But it is sad to say that that the condition is miserable in most part of the country. As people live in new era adapting new culture and aspect they relayed on plastic crafts and these traditional form of artistry lost the glory and position. Such these plastic crafts are hazardous to health. Indian government has continuously trying to overcome these industry by providing incentives, Loan on Low interest rate to start the business. Also conducting fairs and seminars in rural area to showcase their skill and talent.          

Engender Luck and Fortune by Kamdhenu Figurine

The kamdhenu also known as surabhi and a divine bovine goddess describe in Hinduism as a mother of all cows. She is miraculous and described as a “cow of plenty” and one through whom all desire are fulfilled. Kamadhenu is worshipped as the divine wish-fulfilling cow goddess, according to Hindu mythology. She is considered as the mother of all cows, as also of the eleven Rudras.

Here Utsav Kraft brought kamdhenu cow and calf sculpture with smooth finish and looks very attractive. As in Hinduism the kamdhenu idol is very auspicious when placed in Home, Office and Showrooms. The idol would enhance your home decor and can also use in home temples for worshipping. The idol is the symbol of abundance of fortune and prosperity and represent purity, fertility, the ability to sustain human life and a selfless, sacrificing nature.

The four leg of kamdhenu embody the four vedas and considered as strong as Himalayas. Her horn symbolize the divine trinity of Brahma at the tip, Vishnu in the middle part and Shiva at the base of the horn. In her eyes the sun and moon gods resides. Agni, the God of Fire, and Vayu, the God of Wind, reside in her shoulders. In general, it is believed that all the major idols exist within the person of Kamadhenu.

Buy this Idol online on utsavkraft.com to feel the opportune and prosperity. As cow and calf together symbolize purest form of relationship and a type of bonding that is necessary for whole existence.