Brass & Bell Metal

The fine engravings on brass and bell metal utensils, bronze bangles and pots are important aspects of Odishan art. Artifacts made of metal, particularly Bronze (Kansa), find pride of place in the homes of Odisha. Beautiful lamps and lamp-stands are used during the worship of deities. Balkati, Jajpur, Bellaguntha and Kantilo are famous for bell metal / Kansa craftsmen. Dhokra metal ware is another beautiful craft of Odisha . It is a tribal art from of Dhenkanal.

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