Silver Filigree of Karimnagar

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Karimnagar Silver Filigree is a silver filigree made in Karimnagar, India.[1] It is an ancient art of Karimnagar.[2][3]

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.[4]

Karimnagar Silver Filigree received Intellectual property rights protection or

Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2007.[5]

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. ISSN 0971-751X
    . Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Filigree – Jewellery with a twist - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2021.