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    Kashi kari refers to small hand-painted tiles that are arranged to form patterns and designs. The motifs are first drawn on paper and then individual tiles are painted accordingly. These tiles are handmade and their imperfections contribute to their beauty. Common patterns seen in Kashi kari include calligraphy, geometric shapes, and floral arabesque designs inspired by Islamic art. Multani tiles from the Multan region of Pakistan also gained popularity for decorating buildings. They are known for their unique blue color produced from a combination of cobalt and copper oxides.

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    Kashi kari refers to small hand-painted tiles that are arranged to form patterns and designs. The motifs are first drawn on paper and then individual tiles are painted accordingly. These tiles are handmade and their imperfections contribute to their beauty. Common patterns seen in Kashi kari include calligraphy, geometric shapes, and floral arabesque designs inspired by Islamic art. Multani tiles from the Multan region of Pakistan also gained popularity for decorating buildings. They are known for their unique blue color produced from a combination of cobalt and copper oxides.

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    Kashi kari refers to small hand-painted tiles that are arranged to form patterns and designs. The motifs are first drawn on paper and then individual tiles are painted accordingly. These tiles are handmade and their imperfections contribute to their beauty. Common patterns seen in Kashi kari include calligraphy, geometric shapes, and floral arabesque designs inspired by Islamic art. Multani tiles from the Multan region of Pakistan also gained popularity for decorating buildings. They are known for their unique blue color produced from a combination of cobalt and copper oxides.

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    Kashi kari refers to small hand-painted tiles that are arranged to form patterns and designs. The motifs are first drawn on paper and then individual tiles are painted accordingly. These tiles are handmade and their imperfections contribute to their beauty. Common patterns seen in Kashi kari include calligraphy, geometric shapes, and floral arabesque designs inspired by Islamic art. Multani tiles from the Multan region of Pakistan also gained popularity for decorating buildings. They are known for their unique blue color produced from a combination of cobalt and copper oxides.

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    Culture, Arts and craft

    Provincial style of Punjab


    Kashi kari
    o Kashi kari refers to small tiles with hand painted pattern that are put together to form a large pattern or
    design.
    o The pattern is first drawn on paper and then the tiles are made according to the motif required they are
    individually painted.
    o These tiles were handmade and in their imperfection lies their beauty.

    https://issuu.com/yasmeenjafri/docs/kashi_kari
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    Pattern and design of kasha kari
    • Typology of pattern are many

    Calligraphy Geometric Arabesque


    o Geometry played a key role in the o Floral arabesque designs are also
    o Calligraphy is the art of decorative Islamic art and design. very common in Islamic art and
    handwriting and it plays a vital o The beauty of geometry has always can be found in kasha kari works.
    role in Islamic art. held a certain charm for the o Also categorized as biomorphic
    o Kashi kari designs calligraphy is Muslim designers and craftsmen art , in Arabic this design is
    one very important element and due to the abstract design known as ‘Islimi’ ‘Nebati’ and
    can be seen in mosques, generated by it. ‘Arabesque
    mausoleums as well as palaces
    Multani tiles
    • The ceramic tiles of this area gained popularity with the passage of
    time and were frequently used in shrines, mosques, and other
    buildings to give a fascinating look and tribute to the origin of this
    art.
    • The centuries old art and craft tradition is also known as Multani
    pottery, Blue Pottery or Multani Kashi.
    • The blue pottery is very famous and a centre of attraction for the
    interior designers.
    • METHODE
    • The artistic and unique blue colour is a combination of cobalt oxide
    and copper oxide. The basic steps of this great pottery work are
    grinding, kneading, filtration, moulding, raw material baking at a
    temperature of 800 degrees this is done with the help of machines
    and technology as compare to wood and dung cake fire which was
    used in the early ages of this art.

    http://www.dostpakistan.pk/multani-ceramic-art/

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