Akhand Diya / Brass Oil Lamp (With Glass Cover) Lahauli Knitted Socks and timeless traditions of Varanasi

and timeless traditions of Varanasi

where threads are tie-dyed before weaving to create stunning geometric patterns

Many Banarasi sarees draw inspiration from Mughal art

and high-quality materials

Akhand Diya / Brass Oil Lamp (With Glass Cover) Lahauli Knitted Socks and timeless traditions of VaranasiIn the 1970s, Moradabad primarily produced engraved metal (brass or Kansa) utensils, but by the 1980s, there was a decline in demand for engraved utensils, leading to a resurgence in plain utensils. Exporting began in the 1950s, initially focusing on brass trays for carrying perfume bottles and containers for holy water, engraved with Quranic prayers, to Arabian countries. Iron items were introduced in 1991, followed by aluminum items in 1992,