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MER DANCE
The dances of Bharwad, Ayer and Kanbi community reflect their
manliness, whereas the dances of Mer communities attract the most
due to their stout physical appearance and fighting spirit that is
reflected in their dance. There is no difference left behind in
young or old while they come to a dance. The movement of their feet
is very fast, but they lack in delicacy and fluidity. Their
steppings are like the soldiers and they apply considerable force in
striking the sticks. Dancing Mer hit the sticks in the air like
swords. Some fourty men bend their bodies in uniform rhythm. They
jump upto 3 to 4 feet while dancing. They take dance very seriously.
They get involved in it. Their spirited nature is reflected in their
performance. They have still preserved this heritage of traditional
folk art.
SAMAI DANCE
Samai dance is associated with traditional brass lamps, a Goan
handicraft. The performance depends upon the gymnastic skill in
holding the lamp on the head during variety of movements of the body
on the accompaniment of folk musical instruments like Ghumat, Samel,
Zanj, Shehnai & Surt. The dance is presented by Goan peasant
community.
KALBELIA
Kalbelia is a nomadic group of Rajasthan whose primary occupation
was ensnaring snakes and trading snake venom. 'Been' and 'Daf' are
the traditional instruments of these people belonging to the 'Nath'
sect. During social and ceremonial occasions folk songs are sung and
the women dance as if inspired, to the rhythmic beat of the 'daf'
and the plaintive notes of the 'been' which highlights the
unparalleled virtuosity of the dancers often reminicent of the
graceful and supple movements of the snake.
BANJARA
DANCE
The Banjaras, a nomadic people, reside in the border area of
Southern Maharashtra. The attractively dressed womenfolk, laden with
varied ornaments are a distinctive feature of this community which
earns its
livelihood through hard work and physical labour. On festivals and
auspicious occasions, the women bedecked in traditional finery dance
alright in celebration. 'Jhanj' and 'Dapla' provide the musical
accompaniment to the specific circular patterns which evolve with
the show - tempo of the traditional songs.
THE ART OF TAR KASHI (WIRE EMBROIDERY), RAJASTHAN
Jaipur is well known for the art of Tar Kashi(wire embroidery) Many
of the craftsman have won State Level and National level awards.
Generally, the crafts men use the rose wood. First of all, the
desired art form is sketched on the wood with a pencil. Then using
the tools, the wood is dug. Afterwards, Brass, Copper or Silver
wires are placed. The round shaped droplets of the wire used, are
cut and fixed on the wood to get the desired art form. The painting
is given a finishing touch by grating the metal cube and filling the
painting with these shavings. As a result, the art takes a shining
look and a appealing shape. In this art work of Tar Kashi, minute
and intricate depiction of flowers, fish, birds and animals, dancing
postures of Radha and Krishna, Ganeshji, Vishwakarama, dancing
peacocks, various poses of dance and dresses are done. The
creatively as well as the neatness of the work done by the artist
makes this art stand apart among the other crafts.
FOLK PAINTING, GUJARAT
The world 'Folk' has many meanings at present. For some 'folk' means
those people, community, castes, groups that are relatively
unexposed to western culture. Their culture, thinking, traditions,
dress is ancient, some believe 'folk' represent those people who
live in villages but their art, culture has remained untouched by
external culture. They live in village but their culture is not
ancient. They are different from ancient people. They practice
religion, follow norms of society, customs and traditions, wear
traditional dresses, eat traditional food, think traditionlly yet
they are influenced by social, economic and geographical effects
living in Rural areas. Some believe 'folk' means common people
whether living in a village or a city. The only special feature is
that they follow their traditional dresses, culture, thinking,
behaviour as a representative of the culture of the place to which
they belong.
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