Orissa Metal Work

Orissa metal works display the rich artistic caliber and imaginative skills of the local craftsmen of the region. An integral part of Orissa craft, the exquisite metal work product helps the state to earn huge revenue.

Most of the craftsmen have inherited the art of producing unique pieces of metal work from their forefathers. Phulbani, Tarva, Behrampur, Kantilo and Chandanpur are some of the places that have the distinction of producing excellent pieces of metal works. Most of the tourists who visit the state of Orissa make it a point to buy the exclusive metal work products as part of the rich cultural heritage and traditional art of the region.

Silver Filigree is another form of metal work that is widely practiced among the local artisans of Orissa. The craftsman specializes in carving out beautiful and elegant design patterns on metal wares to make them look attractive.

Metals are used to produce antique pieces of jewelry. Orissa supports several small scale cottage industries that produce excellent pieces of metal craft. The state government of Orissa has extended all necessary financial help to the local craftsmen of the metal work so that they are encouraged to produce fine pieces of metal wares, jewelries and other decorative items.

Metal work is widely practiced among the Kansari caste of Orissa. Dhokra casting is one form of producing unique metal wares. Some of the prominent products of the metal work industry of Orissa are the animal motifs, human head, statues of Gods and Goddesses, Kings, and decorative items of lamp sheds and lamps.