Silver Filigree of Karimnagar

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Karimnagar Silver Filigree is a silver filigree made in Karimnagar, India. [1] It is an ancient art of Karimnagar. [2] [3]

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History

The art form was patronised during the rule of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and noblemen commissioned elaborate pieces. These are displayed in the Salar Jung Museum. [4]

Karimnagar Silver Filigree received Intellectual property rights protection or Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2007. [5]

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