Module 12 : Modern Product Design & Crafts Design
  Lecture 32 : Indian Traditional Kitchen Utensils, Other Household Items, Metal Handicraft
 

Indian Traditional Kitchen Utensils

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Plate 2A
Sarashi
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2C Chaki-belan
2D Shil-batta
2E Boti (cutter)
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The Indian subcontinent is famous for its range of gastronomy. The rich and diverse food has naturally produced wide range of kitchen utensils since the time of Indus Valley Civilization. Indian Kitchen utensils have wide range of varieties based on their specific utility. Each utensil performs specific job based on the nature of preparation. Interestingly the same utensil may change its design to perform certain job due to the regional and local usefulness.
Art and handicraft are two different things. Handicraft is closely associated with everyday life. Handicraft originally designed and produced for the household works. The spirit of handicraft is embedded with the household activities. For generations people use such handcrafted utility goods that develop nostalgic association with people.