The first series of our Bidri collection draws on rich, historical inspirations of art, architecture, and craft from the Mughal, and Bahmani dynasties. Agra and Fatehpur, two striking trays in two distinct designs have been crafted using Bidri techniques bringing together expressions of the past and present. Bidri was developed indigenously in the early 17th century by artisans from the Deccan region of Bidar inspired by Persian crafts of inlay.
The Agra tray features delicate strands of pure silver inlaid on to a solid dark zinc base in simple linear patterns accentuating the geometrical shape of the tray. With a minimal approach, juxtaposing clean lines with bold shapes, the trays are entirely hand-made using complex techniques that require precision, care and control. The matte finish of the zinc offsets the gleaming silver creating a graceful contrast.
PROCESS Hand-cast and inlay
MATERIALS Zinc, Silver
DIMENSIONS L: 13.6” x B: 9.8”
