About Blue Pottery Kitchen Cabinet Knobs
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| These knobs are made by skilled craftsmen in the Indian city of Jaipur. The pottery craft is known as Blue Pottery and is a 200 year ancient craft of Jaipur that originated from Persia. The craft provides livelihoods for thousands of Jaipur craftsmen and their families. A history of Blue Pottery is available at this link: History of Blue Pottery | |
| What is it made out of: |
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| Blue pottery is made from a mixture of quartz stone, green glass, fuller's earth and banyan tree gum. Once formed, the article is painted with oxide dyes and dipped into clear glaze. Finally, the article is baked in a woodfired kiln. The finished product emerges from the fire with brilliant colors, distinguishing Blue Pottery from all other ceramic art forms. | |
| Size of Blue Pottery Knobs: |
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| Each knob is handmade to be approximately 1.5" in diameter. | |
| Installation: |
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| Each knob has a brass fitting that is very quick and easy to install yourself. With the easy installation of these knobs, you can change your knobs for each season or for special occasions. | |
| Interesting Facts: |
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| Blue Pottery decorates Royal Palaces and 5 Star Hotels throughout India. It is a gift given to many Royal and Presidential visitors that come to Jaipur. Princess Diana and the Clinton Administration both bought and were given Blue Pottery during their respective visits. | |
| Click to Read the History of Blue Pottery | |
