Filigree Art

  • Filigree jewelry is a unique piece that incorporates handcrafted twisted threads of precious metal into its design.
  • Filigree jewelry was discovered and unearthed in the ancient Mesopotamia area and this was about 5000 years ago. Filigree was also popular during Roman times, extending throughout the empire.
  • In India, people of the Cuttack city of Odisha and Karimnagar in Andhra Pradesh have highly skilled artists practicing the delicate craftsmanship of filigree.
  • The filigree art in Cuttack is popularly known as Cuttacki Tarkasi.
  • Key raw materials used are silver wire, tracing sheet, and copper, charcoal, sulphuric ....
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