Moradabad is one of the most industrially flourishing cities in India. It was created by Prince Murad in 1600 AD and is therefore called Moradabad. It is made up of two words, “Murad” and “Abad”. Murad is the name of the Prince and Abbot means to establish. So, the city established by Prince Murad is Moradabad.
Moradabad is situated on the banks of the Ram-Ganga River, which is a tributary of the Holy Ganges. The city is situated at a distance of 167 kilometers from the Indian national capital i.e. New Delhi. The city has passed through the hands of several dynasties.
But over the years, it has gained fame for its distinctive brassware industry. Mohammad Yar Khan is said to be the founder of this industry who came to this place from Afghanistan in 1860 and started the brassware manufacturing unit.
Moradabad is known for its ornamental brass all over the world. It has the distinction of being the country’s largest exporter of brass. The city is one of the potential cities for innumerable business opportunities and forms a huge center of commerce in India. The brass is exported to North America and Europe. Due to the high level of brassware manufacturing in the city, Moradabad is often referred to as Peetal Nagri, which means the Brass City.
Brassware is widely produced in the city. But there are some families that are engaged in the manufacture of ornamental brassware that is sometimes coated with lacquer or tin. The utensils are then engraved with intricate designs based on customer demand.
There is a wide variety of products available in Moradabad. You can choose from a brass utensil to the most exquisite decorative elements. Utensils are mainly made up of items that are used for various rituals. These may include the Lota (water pot), Panchapatra (ritual plate), Simhasan or the seat used to place the deity and also the Kanchanthaal (flower plate).
But the product that has put Moradabad on the global platform is definitely the work of Art Metal. The tradition of metal working began during the Mughal period and is still a driving industry. Art Metalwork is a must buy for people visiting this vibrant city. There is a high demand for colored enamels and intricate engravings on metalware.
Metal art items include a variety of products such as busts, decorative giftware, clocks, statues, and utensils. Metal items designed and developed in Mughal art and representing those times are in higher demand in countries outside of India. These include Itardan (perfume spray), Gulabpash (rose water spray), Aftab (wine or sherbet servers), and the famous hookah.
The reason why they are asked for so much lies in the intricate and beautiful embroidery that they have. These are heavily embroidered and some of the best in the world and have a wide range of patterns.
Apart from the brassware industry, Moradabad also excels in other handicraft industries. Most prominent among these are jewelry made from horns and bones, kitchen utensils, combs, and wooden sticks.
The manufacturing industry in Moradabad is also installed in some of the homes and these ancillary units help the biggest players in the market. Despite the fact that industrial activity in the city is flourishing, it is still too labor oriented.
But regardless, the Brassware Industry in Moradabad is a must on the itinerary of people visiting Uttar Pradesh.
