10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KOFTGARI»
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koftgari in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
koftgari and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Parliamentary Papers, House of Commons and Command
Casket of Koftgari ware. Sealkote. Basket of Koftgari ware. Sealkote. Process of
Manufacture of Koftgari Ware (Steel inlaid with Gold). — The pattern on the steel
is engraved by the hand with a fine-pointed tool, called " cherma." The golden is ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons,
1877
2
The illustrated catalogue of the industrial department
[5861-3] Caskets of Koftgari work, or steel inlaid with gold, Lahore. 6825. [5864] '
Kalamdan,' or pen case, inlaid with gold, Lahore. 6826-7. [5866-7] Pen trays, do.
Do. 6828-31. [5868-71] Paper weights, do. Do. 6832. [5872] Paper knife, do.
International exhibition, 1862,
1862
3
Reports on the Philadelphia International Exhibition of ...
Casket of Koftgari ware. Sealkote. Basket of Koftgari ware. Sealkote. Process of
Manufacture of Koftgari Ware (Steel inlaid with Gold). — The pattern on the steel
is engraved by the hand with a fine-pointed tool, called " cherma." The golden is ...
4
The Cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia: ...
Koftgari work, or steel inlaid with gold, was in former days carried on to a
considerable extent in various parts of Northern India. It was chiefly used for
decorating armour ; and among the collections at the 1851 Exhibition, were some
very fine ...
The industry is of Mahornedan introduction, and Purneah has long been
celebrated for it. Casket of Koftgari ware. Sealkote. Basket of Koftgari ware.
Sealkote. Process of Mamgfacture of Koftgari Ware (Steel inlaid with Gold).-The
pattern on the ...
Commonwealth Shipping Committee,
1877
6
Hand-book of the Manufactures and Arts of the Punjab: ...
Koftgari work, especially shield and dagger No. 8929, exhibited by ) ,„ Imamdeen
and Shurfdeen, ... ... ... ... J 15. Koftgari inkstand, richly inlaid, No. 8572, by
Imamdeen, ... ... 25 16. Koftgari box and other contributions, No. 8652, by Gholam
...
Baden Henry Baden-Powell,
1872
7
The Cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia, ...
It is said that no wedding can take place without these crowns. They are made by
the gardeners, who receive a considerable price for them, according to the
circumstances of the parties. — Sherrt7ig's Hindu Tribes. KOFTGARI or Kofttila,
Hind., ...
8
Reports from Commissioners
9 specimens illustrating the manufacture of Koftgari work (steel inlaid with gold).
Presented by Dr. John Ferguson, late of Gujerat Table cover with quilted
needlework. Presented by Mrs. Edmondstoune, Baglan Barracks, Devonport.
Carved ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons,
1879
9
The Technologist. Ed. by P.L. Simmonds
Koftgari work, or steel inlaid with gold, has in former days been carried on to a
considerable extent in various parts of India. It was chiefly used for decorating
armour ; and among the collections exhibited on the present occasion are some
very ...
Peter Lund Simmonds,
1863
10
Indian Art at Delhi, 1903: Being the Official Catalogue of ...
... with hilts in Ganga-Yamni koftgari (Nos. 4351-2-3), Rs. 14 to Rs. 16, made in
Sirohi State. Third Prize with bronze medal for suruihi in dew/iii and kaf/ (N0.
4525), Rs. 75; and a shield (No. 4828), Rs. 75, made by Mu. hamad Azim of
Gujerat.
Delhi (India). Indian Art Exhibition, Sir George Watt,
1904
8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KOFTGARI»
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koftgari is used in the context of the following news items.
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About 20 per cent of the works have never been exhibited, for example, a pair of armoured steel shoes, with fine gold koftgari work, and an ... «Business Standard, Jun 15»
Writing finesse decorates artefacts
“The koftgari or damascening technique was initially used for arms and armoury. It later travelled to India during Mughal rule and found place ... «Deccan Herald, May 15»
William Henry and Zac Brown Band Launch Guitar Pick Pendant to …
Fossil Coral · Hand-forged damascus · Mokume gane · 24K Gold & Sterling Silver Koftgari · Fossil Dinosaur bone · Fossil Mammoth tooth · Box ... «PR Web, May 15»
The spoils of Empire: Bounty looted by Wellington's men from …
The collection also includes a rare quilted helmet with a gold koftgari bar, stitched with a finely detailed pattern and the wonderfully bright ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
The black metal magic
... was over, the sultan asked them to stay back in India and teach the koftgari work (which later came to be known as Bidriware) to his artisans. «Deccan Herald, Mar 15»
William Henry, Father's Day Find, Luxury Men's Accessory Brand …
Produced in a limited edition of 50 pieces, the Washington pocketknife features a stunning frame of 24K gold and sterling silver inlaid koftgari, ... «Forbes, May 12»
William Henry Adds New Bejeweled Creations to Its Offerings of …
... a rare and exotic material such as fossil Mammoth tooth or meteorite, or in the outstanding craftsmanship of an engraver or a koftgari artisan. «PR Web, Dec 11»
JW Cooper to Host Special Event for William Henry Studio, Creator …
... prehistoric Megalodon -- William Henry Studio looks to rare, natural materials, such as Damascus steel, meteorite and koftgari, for its knives. «PR Web, Dec 09»