Sona Geru Lumps

Red ochre lumps,

primarily iron oxide, are ancient natural pigments used for millennia in art (cave paintings, paints),

rituals (body paint, burials), cosmetics (blush, lipstick), construction (coloring concrete/bricks),

agriculture (soil amendment), metallurgy (polishing), and even for skin protection, prized for their rich

red color and mineral properties, acting as a binder or coloring agent across diverse cultures and

industries. Artistic & Decorative Uses

 Pigment: Ground into powder, used in paints (oil, water-based), inks, and for coloring pottery

designs or slipping pottery surfaces.

 Cave Paintings: One of the earliest pigments used by humans to create art.

 Wood Preservation: Mixed with animal fat to protect and enhance wooden tools and

ceremonial items.