METAL WERE

Rajasthan’s metal ware comprises of artistic brassware, enameled, engraved and filigreed cut work on silver. Silversmiths crafts exquisite boxes, trays, small statues of gods, ornamental birds, horses and elephants. Traditional silver articles like hand as, spice bottles and baskets command sizeable export markets. Highly ornamented hilts and scabbards of swords and daggers are also crafted. Jaipur has a tradition of brass sculptures, polished to a shin. Vivid enamel is also used to highlight the engraving on beaten brassware. Koftfari or damascene work is mostly practiced in Alwar and Jaipur. In this art, one metal is encrusted into another in the form of inlaid wiring. Popular articles include swords, daggers, paper knives and shields.