Engraving – Global InCH- International Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Brass Metal Engraving of Rajasthan

Among the exceptional brass objects of Rajasthan are the inkwells and pen cases found even today in the street bazaars of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Pratapgarh and Dungarpur. Brightly coloured pagoda shaped inkwells and pen cases are common sights here. Using the cire perdue technique of casting a variety of images of rural deities and votive […]

Copper Engraving/Marori Work of Rajasthan

The craft of lac coloured metals popularly known as Moradabadi work has been popular in Rajasthan for close to a century. It can be seen as a cheaper imitation of bidri work. On a surface of plain or gilded brass or copper vessels, floral ornamentations in relief are created by chasing and punching away the […]