Bell metal is an alloy of copper and tin used for making utensils and found extensively in Assam
Bell metal and brass utensils form an inseparable part of Assamese culinary culture
The craftsmen of the bell metal industry are referred to as kahar or orja.
Artisans continue to follow the age-old technique of preparing these utensils by hand which is very tiring and needs great skills.
Bell metal industry as a whole is very huge and is the amalgamation of many small scale industries with very small set ups.
Bell metal products hold great cultural significance in Assamese society where they are used in various religious and social ceremonies.
Bell metal products are widely used for gifting as they are considered auspicious in any ceremony of social event