Poster Print : Metal worker at Matiari, West Bengal, India
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Metal worker at Matiari, West Bengal, India
A metal worker makes a brass pot by traditional methods at Matiari, a village in West Bengal, India. Date: 2007
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Bengal Brass Hammer Mallet Manufacture Manufacturing Methods Primitive Shirt Skill Skilled Tradition Vessels Worker
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of India with our stunning Metal Worker at Matiari Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you on a journey to the village of Matiari in West Bengal, where skilled metal workers continue to practice traditional brass pot making techniques. The intricate details of the artisan's focused expression and the glowing warmth of the metal and fire are sure to captivate your senses and inspire your home or office décor. Experience the beauty and craftsmanship of this timeless art form with our high-quality poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image, a skilled metal worker is shown in the heart of Matiari village, West Bengal, India, as he meticulously crafts a brass pot using age-old techniques. Dressed in a simple shirt and with a determined expression on his face, the man expertly hammers away at the glowing orange metal, shaping it into the desired form with the help of a mallet. The historical significance of this scene lies in the fact that Matiari has been renowned for its brassware manufacturing for centuries, with the village's artisans passing down their traditional skills from generation to generation. The primitive yet intricate process of metalworking in Matiari is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of India. The labor-intensive methods employed by the craftsmen involve melting brass scraps in a crucible, pouring the molten metal into a mold, and then meticulously shaping it using hammers and mallets. The end result is a beautiful, intricately designed brass vessel, which has been a staple of Indian households for centuries. The vibrant colors of the village, with its narrow lanes and rustic charm, serve as the perfect backdrop to this scene of traditional manufacturing. The use of natural light and the warm tones of the image further emphasize the historical and cultural significance of this moment in time. As the metal worker continues his work, the echoes of the past resonate through the air, reminding us of the importance of preserving our rich cultural heritage and the traditional skills that have been passed down through generations.
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