India has a lot of evidence of the numerous skills achieved by Indians in the field of metalware, spread in various parts of country. Metal craft has also been an integral part of Indian culture. The Metal craft of India stands apart, in concept and workmanship alike Emerging from the fogs of time, steadfast with centuries of changeless tradition, yet keeping tune with contemporary styles.
Metal is part of the Indian mystique as each metal has its own alchemic and healing powers. Availability of different metals and its vulnerable nature has made it the base for a variety of decorative techniques such as inlay, metal casting, carving, applique, etc. The scope of art metal is immense. The brass, iron, copper, aluminum, silver, gold, bronze is used to make the handicraft items.
Keeping pace with changing times and tastes of buyers, today craftsperson's produce various objects, toys, figures, birds, carved diyas, candle stands, lattice, furniture, lamps & decorative items, gift items, show piece, each piece an object d'art enabling the craft to reach its zenith. In fact metal craft has an amazingly wide range of products with a variety of possibilities like E.P.N.S., metal casting, metal carving, inlay work, enamelling etc. Also, it is a craft widely popular in India, thus proving to be a treasured artwork. |
