Originating 800 years ago from Patna, Tikuli is today a known art form. The term Tikuli refers to Bindi, wore by Indian women in between their foreheads. It’s a unique art form Known for its complex techniques. Initially, the glass used to be melted in a shape of a balloon in the furnace. When cooled down, it was sized according to the requirement with the help of a special tool. The gold work was then pasted on it. With the help of sharp pencils, pictures of flowers, leaves, gods, and goddesses were scratched and painted with various colors and later on were coated with acacia glue. Thus, previously the process of creating this art was very difficult and laborious.
