Terracotta horse

HORSE OF BANKURA Bankura horse is the terracotta horse, produced in Panchmura village in Bankura district in West Bengal.it has been the pride of Bengal. It has been praised for “its elegant stance…

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These large horses were created by villagers in Tamil Nadu so that the protector Aiyanar (the guardian of the fields) could ride them at night to chase away evil demons, thereby ensuring good luck for the town and harvest. Different horses from different areas were decorated with different types of objects and creatures. Smaller sections were created on the wheel, fired separately, and then attached to make these life sized creatures. In an earlier post I mentioned ideas for individual…

Terracotta horses and other terracotta motifs from bengal....unique in style and design

Terracotta horse

Images of cattle in Ayyanar temple, Dakshina Chitra, Chennai

This article describes the unique art of terracotta in various parts of India. It talks about the history of terracotta in India as well as the various forms of art including pots, dolls, jewelry. It also showcases terracotta architecture as exemplified in the temples of Vishnupur.

Terracotta Army, Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses - Crystalinks

Pair of the kathakali terracotta horses of size 2.3 ft made of terracotta in exotic design specific to kathakali art of kerala region of indiaIntricate design of clay sculpture completely handmadeArtistic piece of decor giving your place a royal and artistic touch

Terracotta horses at Ayyanar temple, Chettinad, India