History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c34.s4.2
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c34.s4.2
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The different types of works in fashioning the Indian jewellery can be divided into four major categories. Firstly, the *Sunār* hammers down the metal into desired shape or form of an ornament. He may also cast it in a die. Secondly, the patterns are brought out by chasing or embossing. Thirdly, the enamelling on the back of the ornaments and fourthly, the studding of gems.