The 17th century Bidri Tray from MET, New York
Channel: Peepul Tree World (Live History India)
Date: 2023-12-18

This tray, from the late 17th century, is one of the finest examples of Bidri work in India. Currently at the MET in New York, this has the most exquisite interplay of petal shaped designs in gold and silver 

Bidri art, is a kind of ‘Damascene’ technique, of ornamenting iron objects on an iconic black base with overlay of gold or silver, which first developed in Bidar in the 16th century.

While Bidri Art is known for its floral motifs, what makes this tray so special is the extensive use  of the geometrical patterns shaped as petals with the inlay of both gold as well as silver.

Today the old art of silver inlay work is being revived. Peepul Tree works with artisans in Bidar in Karnataka to help bring back the grandeur of the fine craftsmanship that Bidar and India were so well known for through history.

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