Mainpuri tarkashi hammers fine brass wire into dark sheesham wood to draw glinting geometric and floral patterns. The metal-in-wood contrast gives boxes and trays a quiet, jewel-like richness.
- Region of origin:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Materials:
- sheesham wood; brass-wire
- Techniques:
- brass-wire inlay in wood
- HS code (customs):
- 4420
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About Mainpuri Tarkashi (Wood-Brass Inlay)
Mainpuri tarkashi hammers fine brass wire into dark sheesham wood to draw glinting geometric and floral patterns. The metal-in-wood contrast gives boxes and trays a quiet, jewel-like richness.
- Region of origin
- Uttar Pradesh
- Materials
- sheesham wood; brass-wire
- Techniques
- brass-wire inlay in wood
- HS code (customs)
- 4420
How it’s made
brass-wire inlay in wood
The makers
Crafted by Mainpuri artisans of Uttar Pradesh.
Buying Mainpuri Tarkashi (Wood-Brass Inlay) — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Mainpuri Tarkashi (Wood-Brass Inlay) pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Mainpuri Tarkashi (Wood-Brass Inlay) piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Mainpuri Tarkashi (Wood-Brass Inlay) piece cost?
- Handmade Mainpuri Tarkashi (Wood-Brass Inlay) typically ranges from ₹600 to ₹20,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Mainpuri Tarkashi (Wood-Brass Inlay) piece?
- Keep Mainpuri Tarkashi (Wood-Brass Inlay) 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