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Damascening on Steel or Iron, As Practised in India is a detailed exploration of one of India’s most refined metalworking traditions. Thomas Holbein Hendley provides an authoritative examination of the damascening process, including the specialized techniques, tools, and materials used by Indian craftsmen.
The work covers the historical development of damascening in India, the chemical composition of the alloys employed, and step-by-step descriptions of the inlaying process. Hendley documents how artisans create intricate patterns by inlaying precious metals such as gold and silver into steel and iron bases, producing objects of both functional and aesthetic value.
This hardcover edition by Gyan Publishing House serves as both a technical manual and a cultural record, preserving knowledge of traditional Indian metalworking practices. Essential for craftspeople, historians, metallurgists, and enthusiasts of decorative arts.
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