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India is a home to many exquisite arts and crafts. We present exquisite range of Art Metalware to our reputed clients. The range includes Bidriware, Dhokra Metal Crafts, Kashmir Metal Wares, Kerala Metal Wares and Thanjavur Art Plates. Metal crafts started way back in 3000 B.C in India. This Art Metalware has a reflection of ancient Indian art in it. History bears some evidences to prove the artistry of Indian artisans since ages. If you are a traveler in Delhi, then do visit the iron pillar at Mehrauli which belongs to the Mauryan era. The amazing pillar is proof of the extraordinary talent of Indian artisans. Even the reign of Chola Empire flourished the art. It was on its peak during the times of Chola Empire. The bronze sculptures of Chola kingdom still have their essence intact to them. Indian Metal Crafts In India, craftsmen use different metals to make Art Metalware. Metals like iron, copper, silver, gold and alloys like bronze, bell metal, black metal, white metal etc are used to make a variety of art metal wares such as :
Process Of Making Metal Crafts The metal crafts are generally a result of wax technique in which the artisan first makes a wax model of the item to be made of metal. Once this is done, clay is used to cover the model and some clay is pierced. At last, the metal is taken out by a hole at the top which causes wax to melt. The hot metal fills up the gap. Then the metal is kept for cooling and once the desired product is achieved, it is taken out of the clay and polished to beautify it. A variety of metalwork can be seen from different parts of India. For more details please click on the links given below
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