Are VedikCraft's Bidriware pieces hand-painted or prints?

Every Bidriware piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.

Is this Bidriware authentic and GI-certified?

Yes. Bidriware is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Bidriware”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.

What does an authentic Bidriware piece cost?

Handmade Bidriware typically ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹60,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.

How do I care for a Bidriware piece?

Keep Bidriware out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.

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Bidriware, born in 14th-century Bidar under the Bahmani sultans, sets gleaming silver inlay against a jet-black zinc-alloy body blackened with the soil of Bidar fort. The striking monochrome contrast makes it one of India's most distinctive metal arts.

Region of origin: Karnataka
GI registration: Bidriware
Materials: zinc-alloy; copper; silver
Techniques: inlay; oxidation-blackening
HS code (customs): 8306

How it’s made

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The makers

Crafted by Bidri artisans of Bidar of Karnataka.

Why “GI-tagged” matters

Bidriware is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Bidriware”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.

Buying Bidriware — questions, answered

Are VedikCraft's Bidriware pieces hand-painted or prints?: Every Bidriware piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
Is this Bidriware authentic and GI-certified?: Yes. Bidriware is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Bidriware”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
What does an authentic Bidriware piece cost?: Handmade Bidriware typically ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹60,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
How do I care for a Bidriware piece?: Keep Bidriware out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.

GI-certified authenticity

Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions

Artisan-direct

Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings

Traceable provenance

Every piece carries its maker, region & origin