Design Resource
Decorative Idols - Aligarh
Hindu deities with diverse postures and symbols
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Tools and Raw Materials
The tools and materials used for making decorative idols are very basic, which is used in everyday life. The artisan purchases raw materials from the markets of Aligarh. Formica Sheet-are used as a base for placing the idols.
| • Dehusked coconut | - The head portion of the idol is supported using coconut. |
| • Fiber fill | - Are used as stuff inside the velvet cloth. |
| • Foam sheet | - Are used for making the parts of the idol. |
| • Thermocol | - The idols are placed on Thermocol for better support. |
| • Adhesive | - Used for sticking accessories on the idol. |
| • Measuring tape | - Used for measuring length of the cloth. |
| • Sparkles | - Used for drawing the designs and to obtain a shiny look. |
| • Hammer | - Used for fasten the nails as per the required size and shapes. |
| • Lace | - Used for decorating the edges of stand as support. |
| • Velvet cloth | - Used as an outline material for the body parts. |
| • Sewing needle and thread | - Used for stitching the ends of velvet cloth. |
| • Scissors | - Used for cutting the cloths and threads. |
| • Ball pins | - Used for fastening the decorative beads, velvet cloths firmly. |
| • Papers | - Coconut shell are wrapped using papers. |
| • Beads and Stones | - Used to decorate the handmade idols. |
| • Cotton threads | - Used to tie the parts firmly. |
