Metalware

Metalware : The metal work of Rajasthan is primarily on brass. Jaipur is famous for engraved brass work which is usually enameled. Engraving is done in three stylish namely CHIKAN- a bold floral or namentation MARORI-a minute lacquered pattern covering the entire body. beautiful flroal designs all over the lacquered surface.Jaipur is also famous for sculptures on metal specially brass. Other techniques like hammering, chasing, perforating and reposes are also used to create decorative metal waves.

“Koftagiri” a unique technique is practiced in Jaipur & Alwar. Here one metal is encrusted into another in the form of a wire. Shields, Swords and daggers are made by this technique Silver is also one metal which is very popular among Rajasthani metal crafts men. Articles like ‘Hand as’ or water containers, trays, baskets, spice bottles etc. are very attractively made. The enameled silver articles are also created by Rajasthani craftsmen. ‘Badlas’ of Jodhpur are also very famous all over the world. These are made from Zinc metal. Badlas are basically water containers for keeping water cool. These are rectangular or semi circular or round. With a covering of woolen Namda.