| Title | जैविक बंधन - Jaivik Bandhan (Organic Binders)जैविक बंधन Jaivik Bandhan |
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| Description | जैविक बंधन - Jaivik Bandhan (Organic Binders) are materials of plant or animal origin used to enhance the properties of mortars and plasters. Examples include gum arabic, plant resins, egg white, and animal glue, improving workability and adhesion. |
| Tags | जैविक बंधक Jaivik Bandhak Organic Binder Adhesive Plant Animal Organic Binders Gum Arabic Jaggery Additive Resin Glue Egg White जैविक बंधन Jaivik Bandhan Gum |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-412047525-20-11-25-JA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/organic-binders |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/organic-binders |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Binder Additive Organic Material Adhesive |
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| Regions | Pan-India Widespread Especially in regions with abundant flora and fauna Specific to local availability of resources |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Ancient times Medieval Period CE Pre-colonial Era |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Gupta Chola Regional dynasties Mughal Various dynasties across India Various Vijayanagara |
| Sources | Tree saps Animal hides Sugarcane molasses Acacia trees (gum Arabic) Sugarcane (jaggery) Various plant sources Acacia trees (gum arabic) Hen eggs (egg white) Various plant sources (resins) Tree resins Plant starches Poultry farms (egg white) Specific regional sources Local forests for plant resins Animal products from local farms Various plant and animal sources |
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| Properties | Improved workability Increased adhesion Enhanced flexibility Susceptible to biodegradation Improves workability Increases adhesion Modifies setting time Influences microstructure of mortar Enhanced adhesion Increased flexibility Variable depending on source Generally low compressive strength Good adhesion to porous surfaces Variable compressive strength Altered setting time Improve workability Increase adhesion Enhance flexibility |
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| Uses | Mortar additive Plaster additive Adhesive for decorative elements Waterproofing agent Additive to lime mortar Additive to plaster Improves binding properties Plaster additives Paint binders Adhesives for decorative elements Mortar enhancement Pigment binders in paintings Adhesives for joining wood and stone Stabilizers in plasters Mortar modifiers Pigment binders Plaster stabilizer Gilding adhesive Pigment binder Adhesive for pigments Gilding |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) रेत - Ret (Sand) चूना - Chunā (Lime) Kāshtha (Wood) वर्ण - Varna (Pigments) मिट्टी - Mitti (Clay) मिट्टी - Mittī (Clay) |
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| Styles | Traditional Indian architecture Vernacular architecture Traditional Indian painting Painting Stucco work Polychrome sculpture Various traditional architectural styles |
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| Categories | Temple Fort House Palace Residential architecture Residential Buildings Painting |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Indian Building Materials | Book | Use of organic binders |
| Traditional Knowledge Systems of India | Book | Use of organic binders |
| Traditional Indian Painting Techniques | Book | Use of organic binders in murals and miniature paintings |
| Traditional Indian Painting Techniques | Book | Use of organic binders in murals and miniature paintings |
| Studies in Conservation | Journal Article | Analysis of organic binders in historic mortars |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Po Nagar Cham Towers Nha Trang Vietnam | Primary | 100% | |
| Thai Lan Cham Tower Complex Ninh Thuan Vietnam | Primary | 100% |