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Metal Craft Metal
craft is an art form that has been passed down the generations from a
long period of time. It is important type of handicraft that has
flourished in India with its excellent artistry and exquisite work. The
royal metal wares and the beautiful ornamentations in metal artefacts
have always won the hearts of all with their intricate work and style. What is Metal Craft? Metal craft is an art of manufacturing attractive range of decorative objects using variety of metals like bronze, copper, aluminum, iron, epns, silver, sterling silver, steel and wrought iron. Using these metals, a variety of products can be produced like statues, sculptures, furniture, fences, gates, vases and many other objects. History Indians were involved with metal craft more than 5000 years back. Infact Indian craftsmen had mastered the art of metallurgy long time back and this is evident by the beautiful images of the dancing girl from Mohanjodaro. It is said that the metal craft was largely developed during the Chola period. Mythological figures, sculptures of deities, weapons were made of metal, besides pots, pans, utensils, photo frames etc. The ancient craftsmen had used the lost wax process in making pots and sculptures. Different metals like iron, copper, silver and alloys like bronze, bell metal, white metal and the like were used and are even used today to produce different metal artefacts. Today, metal craft is an integral part of the Indian ethos and culture. Prominent Places of Metal Crafts In modern India, metal craft is widespread in places like as follows:
Metal Ornamentation Metal ornamentation implies the artistic way of inlaying, overlaying, appliqué, fixing of colors on metal objects. The beauty of metal crafts is enhanced with ornamentation. Metal ornamentation is seen in vases, picture frames, bells, chimes besides jewelry. Bidri Bidri represents surface ornamentation. Originated in the city of Bidar situated north-west of Hyderabad, this art form flourished in the late medieval period (17th to 19th century). Bidri art form in black colors, which never fades and is coated with gold and silver inlays and coverings. Bidri craft is seen in flower vases, jewelry boxes, cigar cases, key chains, paper weights, cuff links, and paper knives etc. Today Hyderabad and Bidar account for the majority of bidri crafts in India. Enameling/Meenakari Enameling is the process of applying colors and ornamenting the metal surface by fusing over it different mineral substances. The art of decorating metal with enameling is known as Meenakari in India. The range of colors that can be applied on gold is much greater than that on copper, silver and brass. Colors like red, green and white are prevalent in the art of enameling. Bikaner, Udaipur, Pratapgarh, Delhi, Varanasi are important centers for meenakari designs in India. Tarakashi An ancient form of art, this represents the silver filigree work of Cuttack. Beaten silver is transformed fine wires and foils which are then fashioned together to create silver products of infinite beauty. Tarakashi craft works as seen in jewelry, anklets, vases, statues display a silvery light glimmer with a sheen of purity. The craft is renowned for its unparalleled intricacy. Some noteworthy metal crafts of India
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