Metallic Handicrafts

Listing ID #1939598

We offer Metallic Handicrafts to spruce up the beauty of your space. Metallic handicraft is known in India since ages. Artisans use copper, silver, bronze and iron to make artefacts to make photo frames, sculpture of deities, mythological animals and gods, pots, pans and utensils. Elaborate calligraphic and floral designs are made over silver and copper items that make them to stand out from the background.

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• The art of metal work is known to Indians for almost 5000 years from now. This indicates the high level of workmanship attained by ancient craftsmen.
• Traditionally, Indian craftsmen have been using different metals like iron, copper, silver and alloys like bronze, bell metal, white metal etc to produce items such as pots, pans, utensils, photo frames, sculptures of deities, mythological figures and animals.
• The Chola craftsmen were past masters at making bronze sculptures. Sculptures are usually made with the lost wax technique. In this process a wax model of the sculpture or any item is created.
• This model is then covered with clay and holes are made into the clay. Finally molten metal is poured through the hole at the top, causing the wax to melt.
• The cavity created within is automatically replaced by the hot metal. The metal is allowed to cool and the final product is freed from clay and polished. In the field of metal work a variety of styles are seen in different parts of India.
• In the Ladakh area of Kashmir traditional vessels are made out of iron and brass. Many richly engraved traditional household items like bowls, samovars, plates and trays are also made in Kashmir.
• In "Naqasi", elaborate floral and calligraphic designs are imprinted on copper and silver items. These items are then oxidized, which makes the design to stand out from the background.