Design Resource
Copperware - Vellore
Handmade Copper Metalic Pot Making
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Introduction
Vellore is renowned for many flourishing handmade crafts, which is a district of Tamil Nadu in India. Vellore has a rich heritage, culture of ancient and famous for temples and forts. Copper metal making is one of the famous handmade crafts in Vellore.
Copper is one of the basic chemical elements, known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity and increases corrosion resistance and strength. The sheets of copper is cut into required size and formed as per the shape of final products.
Bucket, Deksa (vessel used for storage), Samayalthavalai, Anda- (Big Oval shaped vessel) and Copper boiler are the produced out of this metal. For the products like pots, each part is made separately and joined by the welding process. At the end, outer surface is polished for glossy finish.
