Indian Metalwork and Leather

Copper is the most commonly used metal in Indian metalwork due to its malleability and affordability.

Repoussé is a metalworking technique that involves hammering metal sheets from the back to create raised designs.

Bidri metalwork is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that originated in the city of Bidar in Karnataka.

Damascene is a metalworking technique that involves inlaying gold or silver into iron or steel to create intricate designs.

Kolkata is famous for its leatherwork, particularly its production of high-quality leather goods such as bags, shoes, and jackets.

Embossing is a leatherworking technique that involves pressing a design into leather to create a raised pattern.

Jaipuri leatherwork is a traditional Indian leatherworking technique that originated in the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan.

Appliqué is a leatherworking technique that involves sewing pieces of leather onto a base material to create intricate designs.

Lucknowi leatherwork is a traditional Indian leatherworking technique that originated in the city of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.

Meenakari is a metalworking technique that involves fusing different metals together to create intricate designs.

Meenakari metalwork is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that originated in the state of Rajasthan.

Leather painting is a leatherworking technique that involves painting leather with intricate designs using specialized paints.

Agra leatherwork is a traditional Indian leatherworking technique that originated in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh.

Engraving is a metalworking technique that involves engraving intricate designs into metal using specialized tools.

Tanjore metalwork is a traditional Indian metalworking technique that originated in the city of Tanjore in Tamil Nadu.