With Kiger, Renault once again reaffirmed its commitment to the Indian market and released another product made in India specifically for India. This concept helped the company launch a product tailored to meet the specific needs of Indian consumers. Built by Indians for Indians, Renault Kiger resonates well with the needs of car buyers, adding a new chapter to the brand's success story in India. This approach also allows us to look at the transitional landscape through Rajasthan and the Mahals and Havelis through the centuries to explore local art forms, especially pottery, and try to provide incredibly skilled people behind these fascinating creations. The awareness of craftsmanship spread to more people across the country.

The city of Jaipur is very familiar to us, and its majestic fortress makes it one of the most popular weekend getaways, especially for people living in the capital and its surrounding areas. Beyond these, you will find countless handicrafts with hundreds of years of history, including blue pottery. Although it may have arrived in Jaipur from Persia in the early 17th century, there is evidence that this particular art form disappeared on the sands of time in 1886, and was then supported by the efforts of the muralist and painter Kirpal Singh Shekhawat. Supported by the revival around 1970 came from social reformers and free activists Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay and Rajmata Gayatri Devi Jaipur.

When we went to Neerja International to meet with Leela Bordia, due to the super smooth CVT of the Kiger automatic transmission, the crowded streets and irregular traffic in Jaipur were easily handled. Her continuous efforts have witnessed the continuous growth of Blue Pottery on a global scale. Leela Bordia worked closely with artisans in neighboring villages to build the now-large-scale factory, and also helped Jaipur Blue Pottery obtain the Geographical Indication (GI) label-a sign of authenticity based on geographic origin to prove product quality.

The main ingredient here is the quartz powder that forms the dough, which is shaped and polished before being placed in the sun to dry. Designs, patterns, and colors are all transferred to the work by skilled craftsmen before entering the kiln. Baked at a temperature of approximately 750 to 800 degrees Celsius, the way these colors transform into their final form is fascinating. What is more noteworthy is the lightness of these works, which is just one of the many aspects that distinguish the Jaipur blue pottery from the more common ceramic works.

Although everyone involved in the process has done their best and professional knowledge, there is still a certain degree of uncertainty about how these works will be produced because the furnace has the final decision. Sometimes, similar pieces that are shaped and painted in exactly the same way from the same dough and baked under the same conditions may crack or be defective, while the next piece may be perfect in every way. According to Leela Bordia, a major factor in the popularity of this art form is the focus on practicality, not just decorations, including door handles, diffusers, lamps, soap dishes, etc. It can occupy a place even in the most upscale hotels.

Ramgarh is located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan with an industrial background. It is the home of Ramgarh Clay Pottery operated by Om Prakash Galav, specializing in a rather unique art form. Kagazi here refers to the lightness and thickness relative to the more common examples of clay pottery, or the lack of them. This craft is unique to the equipment of Ramgarh and Om Prakash Galav. In addition to the above characteristics, other characteristics of Kagazi Pottery are the intricate details that decorate these works and the different earth tones that give them a unique appearance.

Once the part is formed, engraving these patterns or "jalis" requires unwavering focus and is completely done by hand. These fragments are baked in a wood-burning kiln at a temperature of 700 to 800 degrees Celsius and then cooled overnight. As an artist, in the case of Kagazi Pottery, the furnace is more than just a tool, because the baking process gives these items a unique appearance of brown, orange, and black.

Om Prakash Galav has won many awards and honors at the national and international levels. He also holds the world record for the tallest and smallest terracotta warriors. These skills have been passed on to him for generations, and he intends to do the same to keep the craft alive and prosperous. Kagazi Pottery will surprise you with its intricate details and unique appearance, the naturally changing earthy tones of these works coming out of the furnace.

Hidden in an unremarkable village 20 kilometers away from Sawai Madhopur, away from busy highways and bustling city streets, Shyamota Village is a smaller factory run by Mukesh Prajapat, specializing in black pottery, in stark contrast to large-scale crafts It seems that Lantao has reached it. Mukesh Prajapat operates in his humble home, no bigger than the ordinary 1BHK. He is one of the few, if not the only ones who maintain this art form in India, even not the only one.

Although the molding and molding process of these parts is fairly simple, these parts acquire a unique appearance during the baking stage, thanks to the ashes used to cover the furnace that seeps out, making them almost metallic black. The price of these works is between 50 and 500 rupees, depending on their size and level of detail. There is almost no black pottery in the digital field. These works are rare, especially when compared to blue pottery and even Kagaz pottery. Although this craft and the people behind it certainly deserve more exposure, it is also what makes it unique and more important. Fascinating.

Whether it is the busy streets of Jaipur, the broken roads in the hinterland, or the flat highways of Rajasthan, made in India, the Renault Kiger made in India has proven to be a reliable companion. In addition to the eye-catching styling, well-equipped interior and advanced features such as digital instrument cluster and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, what impressed us most is the silky smooth CVT that performs under all conditions Excellent, perfectly matched with the powerful 1.0-during our journey, the turbo gasoline under the hood covered more than 1,200 kilometers effortlessly.

Mukesh Prajapat, Om Prakash Galav and the skilled artisans working with Leela Bordia keep these ancient craftsmanship alive through their dedication and skill. The purpose of Vocal for Local Drive is to provide a platform for local artisans to show their unique skills to other parts of the country. We certainly hope that our efforts will help provide more exposure and recognition for these art forms to ensure that they are not just Survive, but thrive over time.

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