Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c6.s1.50

c6.s1.50

A class of craftsmen in Bengal also worked conch-shell into various ornaments. Brass-workers similarly, employed themselves in making jugs, cups, large plates of brass, cooking and other vessels, bells, idols, lamp-stands, betel-leaf boxes, etc.¹ There was even a class of drum-makers and makers of other musical instruments.² Other modest industries consisted of the making of ropes and baskets, earthen pots, leather-buckets, fans, etc. etc.