{"product_id":"traditional-kutchi-metal-chime-stand","title":"Traditional Kutchi Metal Chime Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional metal bell-making—locally called \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eGhantadi\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—flourishes today in villages like Nirona in Kutch, Gujarat. While direct physical copper bell specimens from the urban Harappan core are rare or part of broader metal-casting traditions, the craft community (traditionally the Lohar caste) links their heritage roots directly to ancient metalworking practices of the greater Indus region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted by the Luhar community of Kutch (primarily from villages like Nirona and Zura) using a centuries-old technique where iron sheets are shaped, interlocked without welding, coated with copper\/brass powder mixed with clay, and baked in a furnace to create a rustic metallic sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a central motif of concentric wire circles attached to a small disc, flanked by two suspended copper bells with wooden clappers (sheesham wood). The frame rests on a dual-leaf metal motif mounted on a circular base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed as a decorative tabletop piece or chime. When gently tapped or shaken, the copper bells produce a resonant, melodious sound tuned carefully by hand using precision hammering techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecycled iron sheet, coated with copper\/zinc alloy powder, featuring a wooden clapper inside each bell.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth \u0026amp; Height: 7x6 inch\u003cbr\u003eBell height: 1.5 Inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a soft dry cloth to clean the surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity: Luhar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"khamircraftresource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51422294245545,"sku":"KH_HADCWC30","price":640.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/0315\/4345\/files\/KH_HADCWC301.jpg?v=1792401572","url":"https:\/\/shop.khamir.org\/te\/products\/traditional-kutchi-metal-chime-stand","provider":"khamircrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}