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Traditional Ghatam Making - Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Pani Mataqa Making
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Prof. Bibhudutta Baraland Rakshitha
NID, Bengaluru
Tools and Raw Materials
 
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The tools and raw materials used for making the percussion instrument ghatam are as follows:

• Clay: Clay is the main substance that is used for making the instrument.

• Water: Water is used while shaping the earthen pot and for kneading the clay into required consistency.

• Sand: Sand is mixed with clay in an appropriate quantity.

• Lead and Graphite: They are mixed with clay to enhance the sound of the instrument.

• Potter’s Wheel: Potter’s wheel is used for shaping the instrument.

• Thread: Thread is used to take off the shaped clay article/pot from the potter’s wheel.

• Wooden Spatula: Wooden spatula is used for beating the pot.

• Round smooth Stone: Stone is used from inside the pot to level the surface of pot.

• Kiln: The pot is baked in the kiln.

• Red or Yellow Polish: Polish is applied on earthen pot to enhance the beauty of the instrument.

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