Book - Kaveri. L - 3 WIINDS OF CHANGE

                        L - 3.              WIINDS  OF CHANGE 

INTRODUCTION  OF  LESSON 

ESSENCE  OF THE  LESSON 

👉  The word pankha is derived from pankh, which means a bird's  feather.

👉  Pankhas have been used in India  since ancient times, as seen in Ajanta  cave paints, sculptures,  and embroidery. 

👉  In olden times, these pankhas were commonly  used in homes, temples, farms  and in royal courts.

👉 The were made in different  sizes, from small tolarge ones operated with ropes.

👉 Different  regions of India developed  their own unique  styles  of Pankhas based on local culture  and materials. As leather, bamboo,silk,beads and metal were used in making  of them.

👉 With the introduction  of electric  fans, pankhas gradually   lost their practical  importance. 

👉 Presently  they  have become   decorative  handicrafts  that provide livelihood  to many artisans  and help preserve  the cultural heritage. 

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