Brass, The Lustrous Gold
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Uttar pradesh’s authentic brass handicraft found at A.J. kishore and company
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Uttar Pradesh is a leading cluster of handicrafts not only in India but in whole world. Brass handicraft is considered to be most precious craft of the state. Brass, valued for its golden lustre, is sandcast and the various levels of production are handled by specialized craftsmen in mostly Moradabad as it is the hub of brass metal art ware craft. The dhaliyas, metal caste, casts the pieces, while the sheet metal workers and engravers have their own workshops. There are generally two kinds of engraving which is done, called Naqqashi or Sada kalam which is shallow and Khudai or Sia kalam which is deep. Khudai designs are intricate and chased depressions are filled in with coloured lac which is heated and then applied to metal. The design gleams in golden tracery against the translucent jewel-colored lac. Naqqashi is sometimes done on a tinned surface.
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Traditional vases, Ganeshas, laughing Buddha, stools, trays, contemporary beautiful bowls and many more articles are produced in brass. The entire process of production along with ornamentation usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. During Shah Jahan`s reign the brass ware of Moradabad was exported to different countries like Iran, Turkey and the Middle East. Along with Moradabad, Aligarh and Jalesar are two other important centers of brass work in Uttar Pradesh. Craftsmen in Aligarh are famous for brass locks, statuettes, ornamental door handles and fittings. Jalesar is known for cast bells made in brass.
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A.J. Kishore and company, 8 year old shop in Paharganj provide you the imported handicrafts from Uttar Pradesh in Delhi. A small shop gives you the various varieties to choose from and all are available in different sizes. The pricing depends upon the sizes and kind of technique used in it.
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“We have many contacts in Moradabad and Aligarh. We tried to get the maximum from Moradabad. Maximum demand came for Natraja as it looks really beautiful and is used as gifting material most often” said Gopal, worker in the shop.
If you want to gift someone something precious, you can go and get a piece of this beautiful brass handicraft which will make it all the more special.
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Price - 2000 onwards
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Where to shop – A.J. Kishore and company
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Located- Shop no. 1640A, Main bazaar, Pahadganj
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Contact - +91 9711186965
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Nearest metro station – Rajiv chowk
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Contributed by: - Paridhi Garg
