Manali Metal Craft

The quixotic and mountainous paradise of Manali abounds in spellbinding natural beauty. The lofty snowcapped mountains, undulating valleys enveloped by lush foliage and laced by gurgling hilly rivulets enrapture tourists. Apart from the stunning chiaroscuro, there are legions of aficionados who swear by the quality Manali metal crafts.

The consummate skill, dexterity, creativity and expertise of the craftsmen from Manali is manifested in the intricate array of metal works produced by them. The craftsmen very diligently work on the traditional crafts that has been handed down the generations by their forefathers. Be it ornate masks made of gold, silver, brass and their amalgams, chunky costume jewelry and ornaments, regal chariots and palanquins suitably embellished to attest their imperial splendor, splendid umbrellas made of gold and silver, domestic utilitarian articles, crude artifacts used by the villagers and the fine musical instruments all evince the class and quality of the Manali metal crafts. The heavy brass drums used as a percussion instrument, the exquisite copper statue of Narsingha and the royal nagras made of copper to give a grand appearance and also adorn the feet are some of the highlights of the metal works.

The diligent and talented artisans still follow the age-old practices and laborious techniques to construct the fine articles. The metal works are usually adorned with flora and fauna motifs as well as sculpting of their revered deities, celebrated epic characters as well as cult gods and goddesses.

For further information on Manali metal crafts, navigate to any of the following links:

• Manali Ornaments
• Manali Masks