Brass and Bell Metal products of Kamrup are famous for their beauty and strength of form and utility. Brass is an important cottage industry, with highest concentration in Hajo, while Sarthebari is well known for its bell metal craft. The principal items of brass are the kalah (water pot), sarai (a platter or tray mounted on a base), kahi (dish), bati (bowl), lota (water pot with a long neck) and tal (cymbals). Gold, silver and copper too have formed part of traditional metalcraft in Kamrup, and the State Museum in Guwahati has a rich collection of items made of these metals. Gold is generally used in ornaments.
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Kamrupi crafts in the context of Crafts of India
Crafts of India include traditional styles such as Bidriware, Pembarthi Metal Craft, Dhokra, and Kamrupi.
Historically, Indian handicrafts, such as Kashmiri woollen carpets, Zari embroidered fabrics, terracotta and ceramic products and silk fabrics were exported to far off countries of Europe, Africa, West Asia and Far East via the Silk Route.
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