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The multi cultural country, India, is well known for the traditional and historical rich art and craft works. Bidri art box is one of the several well known and popular art forms in India. The art of bidri art box includes surface ornamentation and designs in black color. Though the origin of bidri art box is from Persia, this craft have become India's own art due to its long tradition. Started in Karnataka, bidri art box is made from raw materials crafted in unique designs.
The material used for bidri art box creation is popularly known as gunmetal, an alloy of zinc and copper. These two metals are mixed and melted and poured in the designed mold called “Mhuse”. Molds of various shapes and size are used to create bidri art box in different forms and colours. Copper sulphate solution is finally used to give black coating to the surface of bidri art boxes . To give a glossy and shining look to the bidri art box , oils are also used.
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As the box gets ready, silver and brass design work is done on it to give it a beautiful look.
The beautiful contrast of black colour with silver workings makes unique bidri art boxes . These decorative boxes make good handicraft gift items for all occasions. The most important thing about bidri work is about the saline mud used. This mud needs to be kept away from sunlight for more than hundred of years. Very hard to find, this mud is generally obtained from old buildings. |
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The best part of gifting bidri art box is that the shine never fades off. This makes works of bidri art box a treasured item for all. Bidri metal work is therefore a well demanded handicraft item that is admired for its beautiful contrast designs.
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