Since the period of Indus Valley Civilization (Pre-iron age) the Indian subcontinent has produced varieties of handcrafted metalwork. Copper and bronze (alloy metal) are the most popular metal that is being used for all the household work in Indian subcontinent. Ghara and buckets (plate 4A) are the popular among other metal items in rural India even today. Carrying food in Tiffin Box (plate 4B) is a common product in urban India. However, the handcrafted tiffin container with decorative design has indeed elevated to a special place because the added handcrafted value. Traditionally metal utensils (plate 4C) are widely used in rural community even today. Thus, the affection and value added to such utensils carry special significance in our houses.
