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Introduction to Silver Filigree Work
iligree is a special form of jewel work which comprise of curling, twisting and plaiting malleable metal threads and uniting them with the contact points or the ground, and silver filigree is a special art by itself. Silver Filigree Work, which is crafted in puru metal in Andhra Pradesh is an important craft in the state, well known for the intricate designs and modern patterns made out from thin silver wires. Karimnagar in Andhra Pradesh has been the traditional center of the Silver Filigree Work.
History of Silver Filigree Work
In older times, when machines were not yet used, the pure silver ingots were beaten on an anvil after which they were elongated and made into long thin wires. This was done by passing it through a steelplate-wiregauge. Karim nagar in Andhra Pradesh has been noted for the silver filigree work since a long time. It is for this reason that designs with high level traceries is called karim Nagar designs. The most popular product of silver filigree work in karim Nagar, Andhra Pradesh is the perfume container.
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