Metal Décor Brass, Wrought Iron, White Metal… the Choices are Aplenty!
Metal work is something that Indians are familiar with since time immemorial. Metal made wall hangings and other artifacts make up for a very impressive metal décor.
Be it your home, work place or a hospitality property, the presence of a few metal made decorative objects does go a long way in enhancing the overall ambiance and visual appeal of the area. Brass, silver, German silver or white metal (as it is variously called), wrought iron, etc are all used to create these exquisite wall hangings, diyas (lamps), images, figurines, bowls, mouth freshener trays, candle stands, and so on and so forth.
The various states of India have given a very vast and at the same time rich fare when it comes to metal decorative items, and artifacts. The National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi, Chattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and the southern states – Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh – all have one or the other metal craft contribution made.
If the use of German silver or white metal is found more in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan, it is wrought iron in Chattisgarh, and silver made bowls, etc from the NCR, brass work from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh and so on. The newly formed state of Jharkhand is rich in iron ore too.
It is basically an immensely rich pool of native skill and attribute that we are talking about here. The tribal communities and the other more regular natives residing in these regions form the core of the labour force that churn out these priceless metal décor articles that anyone would love and cherish to have it in their respective homes, work places, hotels, etc.
The variety in terms of the material used as well as the designs and the kind of metal décor that you can pick and choose from is really large and there is plenty of consider.
For instance, the artifact called ‘Dancing Tribe’ made by the highly skilled artisans of Chattisgarh is a very ethnic looking wall hanging cum candle stand. While it is extremely appealing look wise, this particular metal décor item is also very sturdy with pure wrought iron having gone into its making.
Similarly, you would love to take a closer look at the Musical Vighnaharta that is available in both white metal and brass. It is a wonderful depiction of a set of five Ganeshas who are all playing musical instruments on a banana leaf. No prizes for guessing that this piece is one of the most sought after in the metal artifact market place.
Satyajit Banerjee is an expert writer in handicraft arena and writes for Craffts.com, an eCommerce portal for handcrafted and Handmade products. It offers wide range of products across various categories ranging from metal decor fashion jewellery, Women Apparels, Accessories, Necklaces, Home Décor & Furnishing products and much more
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