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Gavin Nugent · 16th October 2015, 06:36 AM

Harry,

Bidri work involves the carving/chiseling of surfaces as does Zar Buland.
My understanding is the Bidri applications are finished flush with the surface of the object and the Zar Buland is raised well above the surface.

Edit note, Koftgari is something again just so there is no confusion.

Indian Art in Delhi, 1903 by George Watt explains the many different varieties of each.

Gavin

16th October 2015, 06:36 AM	#19
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Harry, Bidri work involves the carving/chiseling of surfaces as does Zar Buland. My understanding is the Bidri applications are finished flush with the surface of the object and the Zar Buland is raised well above the surface. Edit note, Koftgari is something again just so there is no confusion. Indian Art in Delhi, 1903 by George Watt explains the many different varieties of each. Gavin Last edited by Gavin Nugent; 16th October 2015 at 11:27 AM.