Indian metalwork

Bidriware is a metal handicraft from the city of Bidar in Karnataka, India. It was developed in the 14th century C.E. during the rule of the Bahmani Sultans. The term "bidriware" originates from the township of Bidar, which is still the chief center of production. The metal used is white brass that is blackened and inlaid with silver. As a native art form, Bidriware obtained a Geographical Indications (GI) registry on 3 January 2006.

Indian handmade metal-alloy mirror

thumb|upright=0.6| The Sengol in its case at the Loksabha|Lok Sabha

thumb|200px|Mother grinding ants for her family thumb|'Dokra' items for sale at the West Bengal State Handicrafts' Fair in New Town, Kolkata. Dhokra (also spelt Dokra) is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used. One of the earliest known lost wax artifacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro. The product of dhokra artisans are in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs and forceful form. Dhokra horses, elephants, pea

type of oil lamp found in India

thumb|Tarakashi work of Cuttack