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BLUE POTTERY CLASSIC
INTRODUCTION
BLUE POTTERY CLASSIC
The watch draws inspiration from the rich culture of blue pottery found in Jaipur.
The elaborate design of the dial has been handpainted by local artisans, helping preserve the cultural heritage of blue pottery.
The watch is designed keeping in mind modern sensibilities while still retaining a traditional and regal look.
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The collection boasts two different alternatives for the watch material- gold and silver, accounting for individual preferences. ​
WATCH
Quartz movement
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DIAL
Handpainted on metal
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CROWN
Bajrang Crown
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CASE
Gold/Silver. Diameter: 40/30mm. Height: 7.23 mm. Water-resistant to 30 m.
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STRAP
Blue Leather strap with butterfly clasp.
PRICE: On request
DESIGN INSPIRATION
Blue Pottery is a famed traditional craft from Jaipur, Rajasthan It is known for its striking blue colours and beautiful floral and geometric designs. The distinctive feature of Blue pottery is the blue dye used to colour it, which is made from cobalt oxide.
Blue Pottery designs consist of elaborate hand-painted motifs. This craft frequently features floral, bird, and animal motifs as well as geometric and abstract patterns like jaali, paisley, floral designs of lotus, roses or animal designs of peacocks, elephants etc. Blue pottery is not only visually appealing but also highly durable and resistant to scratches and chipping.
Blue Pottery was introduced in Jaipur, where it flourished under the rule of Sawai Ram Singh II in the seventeenth century.
Sawai Ram Singh was a devoted patron of the arts during his reign (1835-1880) in Jaipur state. According to legend, he was so impressed by the art of blue pottery that he invited artists from Delhi to come to Jaipur. However, Jaipur Blue Pottery went beyond just replicating Delhi pottery and instead introduced original innovations and mastery to the craft, eventually surpassing Delhi pottery.
However, the craft suffered a setback in the mid-twentieth century when master potters turned down pupils who wished to learn these techniques.
Blue Pottery would have been extinct if not for the efforts of ceramic artist, Kripal Singh Shekhawat who discovered new pigments and styles which helped in reviving the dying art form.
He received support from patrons like Kamladevi Chattopadhaya and Rajmata GayatriDevi.
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