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Silver Filigree of Karimnagar

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Karimnagar Silver Filigree is a silver filigree made in Karimnagar, India. It is an ancient art of Karimnagar.

History

The art form was patronised during the rule of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and noblemen commissioned elaborate pieces. These are displayed in the Salar Jung Museum.

Karimnagar Silver Filigree received Intellectual property rights protection or Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2007.

See also

References

  1. "Arts & Crafts : Wisps of silver". The Hindu. 11 November 2004. Archived from the original on 24 August 2007. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
  2. "Andhra Pradesh News : 'Silver filigree' set to cross shores". The Hindu. 14 January 2005. Archived from the original on 8 February 2005. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
  3. "Arts & Crafts : Awaken the artisan". The Hindu. 9 November 2008. Archived from the original on 25 October 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
  4. K.m.dayashankar (5 June 2015). "Silver filigree art cries for promotion". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  5. "Filigree – Jewellery with a twist - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2021.


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