'Pallaki katigi' a light wood as base, sawdust for texture & glue made from tamarind seeds for bindingīhagamma travels once/twice a year to the cities to participate in exhibitions hoping to make some money and bring a little glory to her art. She displayed all that she had in her store-room and this is some of what we saw: She takes great pride in displaying and explaining about her work and her life in general. However, some families choose their homes as their workstations. Typically, in this place, people use temple courtyards to make, paint and to display their art.
My uncle had arranged for us to meet a chitragara family in Kinnala. D) I had heard about 'Kinnala Totla' meaning, cradle from Kinnala from my grandmother, I wanted to know about it.Ĭouple of cousins, my uncle and I decided to travel to Kinnala to see what it is like. 'Chitragaras' are artists who practise the Kinnal craft - 'Kusari Kale and Kinnala Gombe'. Hailing from Kukanoor, a neighbouring temple town (rich in antiquarian remains of the late Chalukya style of architechture of about 8th to 13th century A. Today, I write about an indigenous art at the verge of extinction - Kinnala Gombe Well, someone can write another blog about the tough living conditions in these parts of the country. Typically, days here are very hot, draught occurs often. It's about 60 Km from Hampi, a world famous heritage site. Kinnala, is about 8 miles away from Koppal, a district up north in Karnataka. However, I hate how they price tag a piece of art!! Art has to it, more than just what meets the eye" said Bhagamma, a woman in her 40's speaking passionately about her work, her journey and her experiences.īhagamma, is one among the very few artists who practise and propagate 'KINNALA GOMBE' in the present times. "I love exhibiting my work in big cities, people there.
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