Molela Village is famous for which handicraft art?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

Rajasthan Gram Sevak & Hostel Superintendent II Official Paper (Held On 18 Dec, 2016)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Terracotta.

Terracotta:
- Sculptures and toys are made by baking clay.
- Soil is cooked at a high temperature (800°C).
- Main Center - Molela (Rajsamand), Harji (Jalore).
- Horses of the gods are made in Harji.
- Ancient terracottas have been found from Baropal (Hanumangarh).
- Padma Shri winner - Mohanlal Kumawat (Molela).

Key Points

Molela is a Village in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan.
- Terracotta plates are made in this village.
- The most important figures created here are those of Devnarayan (Dharmaraj) and Nagraj (Serpent God).
- The tribals prefer bright colors for the deities and each god has specific colors to be depicted.
- For example, blue is used for Kaladev and orange is used for Goradeva.
Molana village is located in Fatehgarh Tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan.
- The literacy rate is lower in Molana village as compared to Rajasthan.
- It is administered by the Sarpanch (head of the village) who is elected representative of the village.
- Textile work is the only source of income for the village women and their extended families.