Pembarthi's brass sheet-metal embossing flourished under the Kakatiya dynasty, adorning temples and chariots with filigreed panels. The craft is known for its lacy, light-catching relief work.
- Region of origin:
- Telangana
- GI registration:
- Pembarthi Metal Craft
- Materials:
- brass; sheet metal
- Techniques:
- sheet-metal embossing; repousse
- HS code (customs):
- 8306
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About Pembarthi Brassware
Pembarthi's brass sheet-metal embossing flourished under the Kakatiya dynasty, adorning temples and chariots with filigreed panels. The craft is known for its lacy, light-catching relief work.
- Region of origin
- Telangana
- GI registration
- Pembarthi Metal Craft
- Materials
- brass; sheet metal
- Techniques
- sheet-metal embossing; repousse
- HS code (customs)
- 8306
How it’s made
sheet-metal embossingrepousse
The makers
Crafted by Pembarthi Vishwakarma artisans of Telangana.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Pembarthi Brassware is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Pembarthi 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 Pembarthi Brassware — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Pembarthi Brassware pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Pembarthi Brassware piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Pembarthi Brassware authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Pembarthi Brassware is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Pembarthi 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 Pembarthi Brassware piece cost?
- Handmade Pembarthi Brassware typically ranges from ₹1,000 to ₹40,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Pembarthi Brassware piece?
- Keep Pembarthi 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