Shopper's Paradise : Metalware
The
metalware comprises of artistic brassware, enamelled, engraved and filigreed
cut work on silver. Apart from jewellery, the silversmiths make beautiful
boxes, trays small statues of Krishna, Ganesh, and ornamenta! birds, horses
and elephants, enamelled as well as plain. Traditional silver articles like
handas, spice bottles and baskets command sizeable export markets. Highly
ornamented hilts and scabbards of swords and daggers are also crafted.
Brass
enamelling is an art-form in itself with three different styles - chikan.
maron and bictii. each with its own repertoire of traditional motifs and
designs.
Jaipur also has a tradition of brass sculptures, well
finished and polished to a shine. Vivid enamel is also used to highlight the
engraving on beaten brassware.
Koftagari or damascene work is
mostly practiced in Alwar and Jaipur. In this, one metal is encrusted into
another in the form of inlaid wiring. Popular articles include swords,
daggers, paper knives and shields.
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