Bidar – Handicrafts– Bidriware

Product – Handicrafts– Bidriware

Bidriware is a metal handicraft that originated in Bidar, Karnataka, in the 14th

century during the rule of the Bahamani Sultans. The term 'Bidriware'
originates from the township of Bidar which is still the chief centre for the
manufacture of the unique metalware. Also, Bidriware is an important export
handicraft of India and is prized as a symbol of wealth. The metal used is a
blackened alloy of zinc and copper inlaid with thin sheets of pure silver and in
some cases with gold.
 1. Supply Chain Evaluation
Raw Material:

The base material in the preparation of a Bidri article is zinc and copper alloy in the ratio 16:1. Intermediary inputs are silver, gold , red clay,
resin, caster oil, sangzeera (white stone powder), coal, wax, copper sulphate, , Sandpaper, Clay of old fort having saltpeter, Lead, Sal ammoniac,
Tin, Groundnut oil, Charcoal.

Manufacturing process :
Technology:

Labour: Bidri artist used simple and handmade tools for working. The textural ornamentation by hammering, engraving, inlaying creates the
unique decorative effect Mainly six techniques -Aftabi, Koftgiri, Tehnishan, Zarbuland, Munabatkari and Tarkashi are used for ornamentation

Value chain analysis

Book holders
Dining tables

Udyam registration

Training by kihdb

Mold making in 10 units- 3 common centre

 Procurement of raw 50 %
materials

Mould Preparation 10%

Grinding and 5%
smoothing

Artisan Charges 16 %

Mud Boiling and 3%

Plaining

Polishing and 4%
packaging
Profit=12%
Market and Traders
 S. No Identified Issues Challenges Identified intervention
1. Counterfeit Products Fake products To protect its authentication, GI (Geographical
Indications) tag has been imparted to
from other
Bidriwork
places and
Chidri
Source:
handicrafts
2. Raw Material Restrictions on Toolkits and raw material at subsidized rates
are provided to the trained artisans as they are
access to raw
encouraged to start their own production of
materials and Bidriware.
increasing cost
3. Training and Upskilling Artists are skill development training is being granted to
reluctant to pass interested candidates with central government
on the talent to aid
younger Furthermore, registered artisans are provided
generation residential, health, and other facilities as a
owing to measure to empower them
insufficient
returns

4. Marketing and Branding Non-uniformity Bidriware has also been adapted into more
contemporary designs such as USB drive
by various
covers, office stationery, lampshades, candle
suppliers stands, jewellery, wall pieces, and even wall
tiles to increase its popularity and usage

5. Access to Markets Owing to heavy Efforts are being made to make the designs
(domestic/international) designs, it is lighter to make the pieces more affordable and
difficult for improve ease of transportation
tourists to carry
the ornaments
abroad
6. Formalization Prestigious design institutes like the National
Institute of Fashion Technology and National
Institute of Design also impart course lessons