Lac crafts of Punjab are practiced in Amritsar, Jalandhar and some other places of Punjab. The artisans of this area decorate different items with their inherent skills that are admired by the local people as well as the entire country.
Lac crafts of Punjab have a traditional background and the created items are decorated superbly with coloured lac. The craftsmen create designed furniture and the legs for beds with splendid and pronounced designs that are the characteristic of Punjab. The lac craft is known as 'abri' craft by the local people of Punjab. Divans in 'nakashi' style are well appraised for its purple coloured lac, is the specialty of this place.
Apart from these items, the lac crafts of Punjab include creating various toys and decorative pieces made out of wood and decorated with coloured lac. The artisans are praised because of their skilled process of giving the wood items a lac finish. Sometimes the lac items are ornamented with coloured mirror and inlaying ivory. The process of lacquering is done by following some techniques and steps. The items are first coated with a yellow colour. This surface is then lacquered with red lac stick. An irregular colour pattern is achieved through this technique. A black border is then drawn around the article and the gaps are then filled with white colour to give the item a cloud effect.
The lac crafts of Punjab are admired for the rustic effect brought by the creators with a touch of traditional motifs.
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(Last Updated on : 04-05-2009)
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