Bell metal with its glint of a mellow gold and a soft surface is considered as one of the most attractive of bright metals having a natural polish.

The multi-tiered stand lamps, crested with peacock, eagle or swan forms, made of bell metal are particularly popular Changalavatta, the ceiling lamps hung from metal chains are also some pieces of art prepared by the craftsman. The people from the Bastar & Raigarh districts of Chattisgarh practice the dhokra art with lost wax technique or hollow casting while using bell metal, brass and bronze to carve out some exquisite dull gold figurines and objects.