नेत्राकाट - I

This is a note describing the art of crafting eyes with metal for the various Hindu idols of the region. The article describe a shop the family business known to practice this art in Rajasthan in Nathdwara. The article tells about the process as well as the social context of this art form and its precarious endangered state in modern society. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Extent and format of original material: 1 set of 3 loose pages. Physical characteristics: A set of 3 loose pages typewritten with black ink. Acid discolouration is visible and the pages have folds and tears along the sides. Rust stains are visible on one corner. Owner(s) of original material: Rupayan Sansthan.