History
Bell metal craft produces lamps, bells, and ritual vessels in bronze-like alloys. Temple and household metalwork continues in specialist foundry towns and artisan families.
Visual & Traditional Arts
Bell Metal Craft
Cast metal lamps, vessels, and ritual objects in traditional alloys.
About
Bell metal craft produces lamps, bells, and ritual vessels in bronze-like alloys. Temple and household metalwork continues in specialist foundry towns and artisan families.
Category
Visual & Traditional Arts
Type
Metal craft
Notes
Cast lamps and ritual vessels
Where to see
Traditional foundries and craft towns
Origin district
Craft and visual-art centres across Kerala.
Community/tradition
Artisan families and craft communities.
Costume
Not a stage costume form; makers work in workshop or studio dress.
Makeup
Not applicable.
Musical instruments
Not applicable.
Performance occasions
Traditional foundries and craft towns.
Famous artists
Traditional artisan families and revival craftspeople.
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