Metal Handicraft Dealers in Tilakwadi, Belgaum

Metal work is an ancient art of Kerala. The exquisite "Aranmula Kannadi" is a very special type of metal mirror produced only in Aranmula, a village in the state of Kerala in India.It is not made of glass but with bell metal. This is a unique art which is not found any where else in the world. Aranmula metal mirror is a precious inherited gift. The mystery of its production is a family gift handed over through generations. Indeed, the ancient art of making metal mirrors is still practiced, without modification, by a few family-based artisans in Aranmula. Its creation is a closely guarded secret, known to a few families Aranmula metal mirror is a rare piece of craft that had existed even during the vedic period of Indian history. The myth about the origin and secret of its composition makes it a truly fascinating craft. As traditional as the mirror-making technology is, the artisans' belief that the composition of the metal mirror is divine and some undisclosed metals alloyed with silver, bronze, copper and tin are responsible for the distortion-free images and its polished face resembling glass because of its wonderful reflecting quality. The production of temple bells and lamps have been in existence from very early times. Kerala is a home of bell-metals. Gleaming bell metal alloyed from a mixture of brass, tin and copper provide the raw substance for making tower-like lamps. Different types of cooking vessels, like the magnificent 'Varpu', tumblers for drinking etc are some of the other bell metal items. Trivandrum, Irinjalakuda and Kasargod are the main centers of bell-metal.

Dhokra: locally known as “Bharai kaam”, is the art of sculpting  brass with the ancient technique of lost wax casting. Practiced in West Bengal, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh, this metal craft finds different forms of expressions with the different tribes and traditions.   Blucrafts: Dhokra Arts Suppliers and  Dhokra  Exporters The company has made its mark in the global markets as the leading and trustedDhokra Arts Suppliers and Dhokra Crafts Exporters India. Dhokra Metal Crafts which we are offer   are a live example of true art in metal form. These Dhokra Crafts are in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs and forceful form. We have Antique looking Dhokra metal crafts available. Dokra – tribal craftsmen keeping a 4500 year old non ferrous metal  casting technique alive Dhokra is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost wax method. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,500 years and is still used. One of the earliest known lost wax artifacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro. Dhokra craft gets its name from the Dhokra Damar tribe, who are established metal smiths of West Bengal. Process of making Dhokra Metal Crafts – “the Lost Wax or Cire Perdue Technique” There are two main processes of lost wax method: solid casting and hollow casting. While the former is predominant in the south of India the latter is more common in Central and Eastern India. Solid casting does not use a clay core but instead a solid piece of wax to create the mould; hollow casting is the more traditional method and uses the clay core.