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Conch Shell Bangles Making - Kolkata

Engraving Art
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baraland Srikanth B.
NID, Bengaluru
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  • Artisan cutting the conch shells using a mechanical blade.

  • Artisan hitting the conch shells with a hammer to remove the cut parts.

  • Artisan removing extra parts of conch.

  • Artisan cutting thin pieces of the conch for the bangle making.

  • Conch shells cut into a bangle shape.

  • A ring shape made out of conch.

  • Artisan drawing designs over the bangle surface with a pencil.

  • Artisan involved in the conch bangle making process.

  • Artisan polishing edges of the bangles with a grinding machine.

  • Artisan making carvings on the bangles using a drilling tool.

  • Different varieties of conch bangles on display.

  • Beautiful conch bangles on display.

Artisan cutting the conch shells using a mechanical blade.

Artisan hitting the conch shells with a hammer to remove the cut parts.

Artisan removing extra parts of conch.

Artisan cutting thin pieces of the conch for the bangle making.

Conch shells cut into a bangle shape.

A ring shape made out of conch.

Artisan drawing designs over the bangle surface with a pencil.

Artisan involved in the conch bangle making process.

Artisan polishing edges of the bangles with a grinding machine.

Artisan making carvings on the bangles using a drilling tool.

Different varieties of conch bangles on display.

Beautiful conch bangles on display.

Conch is a generic name for all types and sizes of shells obtained from the sea. This sea-dwelling mollusk bears a powerful symbolism in every religion. Hence its application in various forms is found since the ancient period till present civilization. Tracing back to history, conch has been used in parts of Asia for decoration in religious ceremonies. Evidence of its usage as containers for auspicious oils and medicines during the Indus Valley Civilization was found from various sites.

On the religious front, the jewelry collection from the type includes varieties of necklaces, clips, bracelets, bangles, etc. Lokenath Sankha Shilpagar is a place where conch shell bangles are made. Artisans from this factory carve intricate designs on bangles to keep this traditional art alive. Conch shells are not only used for making bangles but also for pendants, bracelets, rings, hairpins, etc. These products bear engravings that are of twenty-five types. Hence its production is a unique affair. Here the common motifs used are jasmine flower, lily flower, buds, etc.

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Artisan cutting the conch shells using a mechanical blade.

Artisan hitting the conch shells with a hammer to remove the cut parts.

Artisan removing extra parts of conch.

Artisan cutting thin pieces of the conch for the bangle making.

Conch shells cut into a bangle shape.

A ring shape made out of conch.

Artisan drawing designs over the bangle surface with a pencil.

Artisan involved in the conch bangle making process.

Artisan polishing edges of the bangles with a grinding machine.

Artisan making carvings on the bangles using a drilling tool.

Different varieties of conch bangles on display.

Beautiful conch bangles on display.


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