4 Bell Round Hanging

Rs. 380.00
Availability: 2 In Stock

About the Product:

The copper bell hanging is guaranteed to bring positivity to your space. It is made with immense love and care by our artisan Javed A Luhar.

About the Craft and Artisan:
Javed Lohar is a young copper bell craftsman from Kutch, Gujarat. He makes the most beautiful metal bells but has also mastered the art of making musical instruments. The art of making articles from bell metal is one of the important craft forms in Kutch, Gujarat. They have 20 skilled women n men artisans including his family members. The traditional craft of making copper bell metal in Kutch has been practiced from many generations in Javed Luhar’s family. Copper Bell making in Kutch is a sustainable craft as the raw materials used are scrap. Bell making craft is gaining popularity as decorative items are produced and for their beautiful sound. Bell metal is an alloy of copper and zinc. These alloys are used to produce articles such as sculptures of deities, mythological figures and animals, pots, pans, utensils and bells etc. The sound of bells signifies the seven musical notes. Bells are one of the oldest percussion instruments. Some of the attractive products using bells are wind chimes for home décor, wall hanging, traditional metal bell doorway hangings, bell key chains and finely tuned musical instruments etc. Before, artisans were very particular about their work by making typical bells. Later on they come up with the innovative ideas of making various designs of bells. Different stages of process are involved for production of the bell.The sheet is hammered to get the appropriate shape in different parts of the bell. Then all parts of the bell are fixed together. Bell is dipped in the muddy water for powder coating. The powder is applied to bring out shine in the product. Village’s mud is mixed with the raw cotton and kneaded into the dough. The powder coated bell is wrapped in the dough. Wrapped bell is ready to be baked in the kiln. The product is baked at a high temperature. The article is removed from the kiln after it is baked for about half an hour. The clay and cotton mixture is hammered to break the mud cover to reveal the bell. Clapper is attached to the center of the bell which determines the sound it imparts and the final product is produced.
SKU: JALU-23670
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Javed A Luhar
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About the Product:

The copper bell hanging is guaranteed to bring positivity to your space. It is made with immense love and care by our artisan Javed A Luhar.

About the Craft and Artisan:
Javed Lohar is a young copper bell craftsman from Kutch, Gujarat. He makes the most beautiful metal bells but has also mastered the art of making musical instruments. The art of making articles from bell metal is one of the important craft forms in Kutch, Gujarat. They have 20 skilled women n men artisans including his family members. The traditional craft of making copper bell metal in Kutch has been practiced from many generations in Javed Luhar’s family. Copper Bell making in Kutch is a sustainable craft as the raw materials used are scrap. Bell making craft is gaining popularity as decorative items are produced and for their beautiful sound. Bell metal is an alloy of copper and zinc. These alloys are used to produce articles such as sculptures of deities, mythological figures and animals, pots, pans, utensils and bells etc. The sound of bells signifies the seven musical notes. Bells are one of the oldest percussion instruments. Some of the attractive products using bells are wind chimes for home décor, wall hanging, traditional metal bell doorway hangings, bell key chains and finely tuned musical instruments etc. Before, artisans were very particular about their work by making typical bells. Later on they come up with the innovative ideas of making various designs of bells. Different stages of process are involved for production of the bell.The sheet is hammered to get the appropriate shape in different parts of the bell. Then all parts of the bell are fixed together. Bell is dipped in the muddy water for powder coating. The powder is applied to bring out shine in the product. Village’s mud is mixed with the raw cotton and kneaded into the dough. The powder coated bell is wrapped in the dough. Wrapped bell is ready to be baked in the kiln. The product is baked at a high temperature. The article is removed from the kiln after it is baked for about half an hour. The clay and cotton mixture is hammered to break the mud cover to reveal the bell. Clapper is attached to the center of the bell which determines the sound it imparts and the final product is produced.