The unique craft of making classic armoury with hand
is an age long practice being put into use since 3000 B.C. It is a skill
that demands highest levels of precision in terms of putting various
intricate defence tools into shape.
Creating armoury has always been regarded as a priviledged craft. The
raw materials used for manufacturing of various metal works such as the
breast plates, chain mails, daggers, helmets, etc. differs from each
other owing to the functions that each of these perform. The hilt and
the haft material ranges from metal to ox hide. Most popularly used
metals are silver, iron, steel, bell metal, white metal and numerous
other alloys.
Embellishment of these metal works has always remained a pronounced
feature where opulent use of skills like intricate inlay work and
embossing are exercised. Some art works also line the use of precious
and semi precious stones, war motifs and heavily ornamented logos to
adorn them.
Among all kinds of armour produced, shields form some of the most
exquisite items, still in demand by historians and connoiseurs of art.
The shape and designs of medieval weaponry have always commanded great
popularly and find a significant place in homes, patios and lounges as
items of décor. Their exports have witnessed a massive leap in
the past few decades which is an evidence of their escalated
solicitation.



