Moradabad, India's 'Brass City', has hammered and engraved brass since the Mughal era and today exports artware worldwide. Its engraved and enamelled vessels balance utility with intricate ornament.
- Region of origin:
- Uttar Pradesh
- GI registration:
- Moradabad Metal Craft
- Materials:
- brass
- Techniques:
- casting; engraving; electroplating
- HS code (customs):
- 7418
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About Moradabad Brassware
Moradabad, India's 'Brass City', has hammered and engraved brass since the Mughal era and today exports artware worldwide. Its engraved and enamelled vessels balance utility with intricate ornament.
- Region of origin
- Uttar Pradesh
- GI registration
- Moradabad Metal Craft
- Materials
- brass
- Techniques
- casting; engraving; electroplating
- HS code (customs)
- 7418
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Moradabad metal cluster of Uttar Pradesh.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Moradabad Brassware is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Moradabad Metal Craft”. 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 Moradabad Brassware — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Moradabad Brassware pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Moradabad Brassware piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Moradabad Brassware authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Moradabad Brassware is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Moradabad Metal Craft”). 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 Moradabad Brassware piece cost?
- Handmade Moradabad Brassware typically ranges from ₹500 to ₹20,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Moradabad Brassware piece?
- Keep Moradabad Brassware 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