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SILVER
FILIGREE
 Silver filigree is an
art of extreme delicacy that has originated in Karimnagar. The artisans create
mind-boggling delicate artifacts in silver extending the range from tea trays to fine
jewelry, each being a master piece on its own. Standardisation is just alien to
them.
Thin strips of fine, pure twisted silver
wires are interwoven into zigzag patterns to form trellis like pattern that is used to
fill up the ground of designs formed by the thicker silver strips. They are then deftly
soldered to create unique intricate designs. Meenakari, Khulla Jaal and floral patterns
however are identified as the three types of silver filigree.
Most of all … they are all hand made. The artifact range from tea
trays, cigarette boxes, ornament containers to key chains, brooches and jewelry. Their
unique and exquisite lace work like silver patterns make them costly yet priceless.
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