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By which name was the famous art of Blue Pottery previously known?
Question

By which name was the famous art of Blue Pottery previously known?

A.

Nilgiri

B.

Jamdani

C.

Kamchini

D.

Mrinmay

Correct option is C

Ans. (c)
Explanation
The famous Blue Pottery of Rajasthan was previously known as "Kamchini". This unique form of pottery does not use clay and is made using quartz stone powder, glass, Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth), and gum. The art was influenced by Persian and Mughal styles and later flourished in Jaipur under Sawai Ram Singh II.
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· Blue Pottery is a traditional craft of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
· It was originally known as Kamchini due to its intricate hand-painted floral designs.
· It was introduced in India by Turks & Mughals and later adapted in Jaipur.
· The pottery is glazed and decorated with cobalt blue dye, giving it a distinctive appearance.
· Jaipur is the main center for Blue Pottery, recognized with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

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