Colonel Elephant Traditional Indian Silver Inlay Bidriware Elephant Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-4012 Working on the backstrap loom

Working on the backstrap loom

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

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Colonel Elephant Traditional Indian Silver Inlay Bidriware Elephant Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-4012 Working on the backstrap loomIndia'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