The people of Agra are gifted with excellent craftsmanship.
Agra city is one of the leading producer of fine specimens of
marble, leather, rugs and brassware. The arts and crafts industry
owe a great lot to the medieval times when the region was an
important crafts producing center under ruling mughal kings. The
great mughal king, Akbar had a real passion for arts and crafts and
during his reign the crafts industry was a flourishing one.
The city of Agra is renowned for delicate brass work. The fine
brass ware produced in the city have set their own standards all
over India. Brass ware producing is hereditary and the craftsmen
have refined the art over years. The metal workers produce a wide
variety of ornamental and utility items in brass. The utility brass
ware provide the craft with yet another dimension which is
functionality. Utensils of brass can be seen in the shops of Agra
city at large. The popular brass articles include vases, plates,
jars, jewel cases, caskets, etc. Many brass artifacts are produced
as decorative pieces like small boxes and cases, lamps, carved
plates, etc. The decorative pieces are provided with delicate enamel
work and designs.
The utility and decorative brass articles are merchandised at many
places in Agra. The antiques and fine brass ware are displayed and
sold in exhibitions and renowned showrooms only.
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