Brass Metal Work of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad is famous for its exquisite brass ware. The different phases of production are taken care of by specialized craftspeople individually from dhaliya- the metal caster to the engravers.

Articles such as paandan- containers for storing paan, hookah, decanters, vases, plates, bowls, pot holders,mirror frames and table lamps are crafted by artisans.

Tools used for the crafting process are darza(casting box), bhatti(furnace), gharia(crucible), sansi(tongs), karchul(spoon), thapi(mallet), kalam(chisels), lahni9chisels), lathe and wooden table.