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Sustainable Lab-Reproduced Metal Coloring Technique for Bidriware

Bidriware
Heritage Craft
Sand Reproduction
Artisans
Karnataka
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This technology reproduces replicates the traditional Bidar fort clay-sand essential for Bidriware’s iconic black–silver finish using a lab-treated nitrogenous compound. Developed by RuTAG IIT-Madras, this innovation preserves the heritage craft, ensures uninterrupted production, and safeguards artisan livelihoods. The technology enables sustainable, heritage-compliant metal coloring with consistent quality. Six-month training and handholding support are available.

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Key Features

  • Heritage Preservation –sustainable alternative to original Bidar fort sand.
  • Artisanal Support –Enhances livelihoods and ensures craft continuity.
  • Stable and reproducible –enabling high-quality Bidriware production.

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Rural Technology Action Group

Rural Technology Action Group, 2nd Floor, ICSR Building, IIT Madras, Chennai

Email: rutag[at]iitm[dot]ac[dot]in
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