Brass and Bell Metal Industry of Assam

Baan Bati

Bell metal is an alloy of copper and tin used for making utensils and found extensively in Assam

Baan Kahi

Bell metal and brass utensils form an inseparable part of Assamese culinary culture

Baan Kahi

Bell metal and brass utensils form an inseparable part of Assamese culinary culture

Bell metal workshop

The craftsmen of the bell metal industry are referred to as kahar or orja.

Bell metal  history

Artisans continue to follow the age-old technique of preparing these utensils by hand which is very tiring and needs great skills.

Bell metal  utensils

Bell metal industry as a whole is very huge and is the amalgamation of many small scale industries with very small set ups.

Sarai

Bell metal products hold great cultural significance in Assamese society where they are used in various religious and social ceremonies.

Kaahor Baati/Samus

Bell metal products are widely used for gifting as they are considered auspicious in any ceremony of social event