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Each piece is completely handcrafted by master artisans, preserving heritage lineages spanning multiple centuries.
Velvety black alloy vessel inlaid with pure silver floral vines, blackened using historic soil from the Bidar Fort.
Developed during the 14th-century Bahmani Sultanate, Bidriware is a 500-year-old metal art where fine pure silver wire (99.9% purity) is engraved into a blackened alloy of zinc and copper. The striking jet-black contrast is achieved using a special chemical reaction with centuries-old soil excavated exclusively from the ruins of Bidar Fort.
When you acquire this handcrafted artifact, you actively support indigenous artisan cooperatives, preventing age-old master techniques from disappearing in the era of mass industrial manufacturing.
| Weight | 650 grams |
| Material | Zinc-Copper Alloy (95:5) & Pure Silver Inlay (99.9% fine silver) |
| Care Instructions | Wipe with a dry soft cloth; occasionally rub with silver polish |
| Height & Diameter | 16 cm Height x 8.5 cm Rim Diameter |
| Artisan Collective | Bidar Crafts Guild |
| Certificate of Authenticity | GI Tag #0019 Authentic Certificate |
A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. It legally protects traditional Indian craft communities from counterfeit mass-produced imitations.
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