Metal Handicrafts of India

History of Indian Metal Handicrafts dates back to 3000 B.C. The enchanting metal figurine of a dancing girl and other metal art belonging to Indus valley civilization are testimony to the high quality of workmanship practiced by ancient Indian craftsmen. It would be prudent to also mention bronze sculptures belonging to the Chola rulers and the iron pillar at Mehrauli, in Delhi, which was created during the time of King Ashok.

Since ages, Indian Metal artists have been using using all kinds of metals to express their creativity. Metals including copper, iron, silver and alloys like bronze, bell and white metals were used (and still used) to create a range of artifacts such as pots, pans, utensils, photo frames, sculptures of deities, mythological figures, animals and many home decor items.

If we try to put light over different forms of metal art based on various regions of India, then we will understand that the metal art in this country has been as varied as different cultures of India. Jaipur in Rajasthan is known for brass engraving and lacquering. Products such as bowls, plates, boxes and other home decor items which have stamps of ethnic designs and floral patterns. Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, as we all know, is popular all over the world for its range of brass items that includes household items like pots, trays, bowls and decorative pieces. Most the metal crafts made in Moradabad are decorated with intricate etching. Varanasi, the most ancient city in the word is famous for cast sculptures of deities and utensils made of brass and copper. Similarly, Andhra Pradesh is famous for Bidri ware while Dokra metal craft is popular in the tribal belts of Andhra, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh. The Ladakh in Kashmir is known for traditional vessels made out of iron and brass. The craftsmen of Kashmir are also known for richly engraved traditional household items like bowls, samovars, plates and trays.

Indian Handicrafts Company, a New Delhi, India based company offer the exquisite collection of metal handicrafts and gifts items created by Indian artisans. The range includes handcrafted figurines, sculptures, animals and metal decor items.

Why a Professional Photographer is Crucial to E-Commerce Product Images

"A picture is worth a thousand words". All of us are aware of this English idiom, yet again this makes sense even more today if you run an e-commerce store and/or sell through other marketplaces. Images are powerful and if correctly used they can convey a story or even persuade and inspire the visitor to buy products! Images are must when it comes to online selling for the basic reason that the visitor at a website will check out an image to get a visual sense of the product before he places the order and the image can make or break the sale. Adding good images can increase sales of an item by as much as 40%. Therefore, for any e-commerce store images are not optional and moreover professionally shot images will help in conveying right message to the shoppers.

People look at a product before buying, so the quality of the photo becomes a selling point. It is important, therefore, to hire services of professional e-commerce photographers who will help bringing the every detail of the product with the fineness that will guide visitors to your website to order. Detail is very important because visitors at any online store can’t touch or hold your product - they can only look at it and if your images. A professional e-commerce photographer understands this and will shoot the products so that the images make the visitor feel as if they know exactly what it is like to touch and hold the product.

Here are some tips on product images that e-Commerce photographers or for that matter even owners should consider before a product photography session.

1. Chose a simple white background

2. Bigger is better

3. Give your online catalogues some consistency

4. Add more product views 

If you e-commerce store has excellent product images, then you are actually helping visitor to make decision in your favour!

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