The eggs are made with a mixture of different clays found in villages across Kutch, which is then prepared for 10 to 15 days before baking. The Japanese fire-glazing technique of Raku gives each egg an extraordinary intensity. Even if fired together, every egg catches a distinct pattern, with no two pieces ever looking alike, like a thumbprint. The monochrome eggs depict the Rann of Kutch, a stark white salt marsh with inky black soil beneath; while the nature-hued eggs whisper the landscapes across Kutch, from the verdant hues of cacti to the weathered browns on the stones.
The base of each nest is nestled upon a looped holder made using a braided rope.
Materials: Cooper bell, Raku glazed egg, Thread
Dimensions: Height : 2 inch || Width : 9 inch
Care: Wipe with soft dry cloth. Don’t use chemical and wet cloth.
Timeline: 30 days; which comprise 15 days to prepare the clay, 3 days to shape it, 4 days for baking in the kiln and 1 day for roku glazing. 7 days to hammer, bake, polish the copper bell to make the bowl.