Colonel Elephant Traditional Indian Silver Inlay Bidriware Elephant Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-4012 lavandula angustifolia buds

lavandula angustifolia buds

Working on the backstrap loom

20% cotton and longan wood

The artisan uses natural agel grass cord to link the three bamboo tiers together

Werewolf costumes–with fake stuffed arms

Colonel Elephant Traditional Indian Silver Inlay Bidriware Elephant Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-4012 lavandula angustifolia budsIndia's Amarnath creates a stunning piece of bidriware, a type of traditional Indian handicraft originating from the township of Bidar. The artisan casts the sculpture from a zinc and copper alloy, then engraves freehand designs all over the surface. Nestled into the designs, thin strips of pure silver inlay shine against the black sculpture. materials: 90% zinc, 10% copper, silver inlay Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 6