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Enamelling is the art of Coloring and ornamenting the surface of the metal by fusing over it various mineral substances. The beauty of the article depends on the skill and resources of the worker and the excellence of the materials employed. The range of Colours obtained on gold is much greater than that on silver, copper and brass. Three forms of enamelling are known to exist. These includ~e the cloisonne of Japan and China, the chamleve pattern extensively practiced in Lucknow and Varanasi And Jaipur specialises in enamelled trays and trinket boxes.

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Lucknow Varanasi, Hyderabad Jaipur, Biliar.

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