- Filigree is a delicate form of jewellery metal work that involves the conversion of metals into fine threads and soldering them together. The English word filigree is derived from the Latin word filum’ which means thread and ‘granum’ means grain that signifies a small bead.
- This craft originated 200 years ago at Elagandal region in Karimnagar. Silver filigree work was introduced by Kadarla Ramaiah. It is an age ołd traditional handicraft skill practiced by Viswabrahmans, Filigree art is locally called as Jaali work’.
- Karimnagar is famous for delicate silver filigree work. The filigree artisans of Karimnagar are skilled in creating many articles through Silver Filigree such as spoons, cigarette cases, buttons boxes, ashtrays, jewelry and buttons pill boxes, paandans and also perfume containers.
- Karimnagar Silver Filigree received the Intellectual property rights protection or Geographical Indication (G) status in 2007.
- The filigree technique entered India through Odisha state from Indonesia.
- The first city famous for filigree work in India is- Cuttack (Odisha).
- The second city famous for filigree work in India is- Karimnagar (Telangana).
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