How Metal Workers In India Are Keeping A 600-Year-Old Art Alive | Still Standing

Chiseling metal for an entire day is just one of the eight steps needed to make a piece of Bidri art. This craft has been carried on for centuries in one area of India, but with rising costs of raw material and a huge drop in sales during the pandemic, its future is murky.
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How Metal Workers In India Are Keeping A 600-Year-Old Art Alive | Still Standing

[@vishalgiraddi5357]

those art pieces are actually quite expensive in the market, unfortunately, the retailer makes most of the profit while artisans get peanuts

[@gurpreetty]

True that !! Sad reality 💔

[@SpaceRanger187]

Someone needs to help them setup their own website.

[@samuelculper7125]

The retailer purchases the raw materials, equipment, and is left with the overhead. The artisans always get paid but the business owner might not if nobody is buying. It's the owner who will lose everything if the business fails.

[@oprahwinfrey1646]

If you go into their website, the pieces actually aren’t expensive . They are selling a clock with beautiful work for $8 US dollars. That’s just one example.

[@ginger_nosoul]

Perfect axample of machines taking over, a machine can do that same design in much less time. Haters guna hate but thats a fact like it or not

[@299meena]

Every Desi kid grows up with these little things in their home. I never knew how precious they were and why they were passed down for generations.

[@komal146]

Now that you say that, i wonder how many pieces of art and decor I've not recognised as rare.

[@indianflippingart9593]

@@komal146 true

[@Curiosity403]

@@komal146 He wants to say that in every desi (Pak,Ind,Bang) houses these crafts were common... Not "we decor" and all

[@awkwardfangirl7682]

Exactly, i have one of these vase in our storage room, Which was in my home from the time of my grandmother. Its collecting dust now. I put it there bcs it wasn't matching the modern ambiance of my remodeled home. I had no idea this was so expensive and rare 🥺

[@justindunlap1235]

I have a small vase my great uncle brought back for my grandma from his travels after WWII. It's really cool to see the story behind it.

[@shubham.gaur54]

I've a couple of them at my home. Someone gave them as a gift to my father. They are atleast 12-13 years old and looks absolutely new. But I didn't know about the hard work it takes to create such a beautiful stuff. Thank you Business Insider for making this video. I hope they'll get proper recognition through this video.

[@bread2951]

Its sad that an YT channel is teaching me more about my country compared to my school.

[@pokegem8733]

Every thing cant teach .you must be yourself curious to explore the incredible land .afterall you were on it

[@shantanu176]

Sab school me hi seekh loge kya bhau

[@indianflippingart9593]

@@xstrawarot true. But they don't teach about the half of India either

[@rushikeshkgawali]

*foreign YT channel

[@reduxboi.8586]

@@indianflippingart9593 ooohhh

[@joffrecueva5662]

I feel bad when I see skilled dedicated artists underselling their products just to survive.

[@oijqwoijdowiqjdqw]

That's not underselling, that's proper pricing, and others should do the same

[@joffrecueva5662]

@@oijqwoijdowiqjdqw disagree

[@oijqwoijdowiqjdqw]

@@joffrecueva5662 nah you're just wrong, admit it

[@melodicnostalgic3823]

Those are pretty Good Prices in India.

[@joffrecueva5662]

You missed the part where he said he is selling at a price to just break even.

[@imbk245]

Rare to find this kind of mindset in today's competitive world where businesses cooperating with each other to keep going. And the pricing is kept just right as well. Thank you for staying noble.

[@jhancykollapalli1556]

So true bikram

[@tanmaynegi3169]

Very true

[@Nostalgia_Addict]

I think that's because these people are hardworking artisans first and not businessmen. Which is a good thing. Though i wish they could afford a better standard of living.

[@rafaelperalta1676]

@@Nostalgia_Addictyeah, that is the difference. :)) They are true artisans so they value and love their work. The interviewee even said that they wanna keep working and just keeps the prices right. I love how they all work together as one industry instead of competing. They value their craft first and foremost. 💕

[@MultiSciGeek]

They have no competition, so not surprising at all

[@manojsangita9620]

Bidri art: tight profits Abstract art(a painting looks like someone shat on a wall): sells at million dollars.

[@ronhoy8913]

I never understand that. People buy crap and let real artists starve.

[@mollys323]

Yeah I know 😢

[@Cienfuegos.]

It takes quite a high level of intelligence to understand abstract art, something that you obviously do not possess.

[@manojsangita9620]

@@Cienfuegos. seems like u bought one.lolll

[@updated_autopsy_report]

@@Cienfuegos. as an art student I still don’t really care about abstract art. sure the artists’ thoughts/ideation of the artwork is interesting but I don’t see the deal about the actual piece itself

[@madapathisanthoshkumar3217]

I was born in bidar my grandfather home just near to that shop ,I used to go through that place regularly happy to see in international KZbin channel ,hope this beautiful art spread all over the world and make this work to get indentification.

[@shyamkumar8245]

Sir my name is shyam like to meet that bidri artist please send the adress of the place

[@bluesky-zt5fz]

Plz guide how can I contact them 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bluesky-zt5fz]

Plz guide how can I contact them 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@prachisaini1]

I am from Hyderabad and they are the most beautiful artwork , need to preserve it as much as we can.

[@yuvaraj009]

Where can we buy them ?

[@prachisaini1]

@@yuvaraj009 I live at Nampally , it's near Abids main road , and there are too many bidri work shops.

[@yuvaraj009]

@@prachisaini1 are they original, and the price is reasonable or high ?

[@prachisaini1]

@@yuvaraj009 They are original and the price depends on the artwork n size.

[@anirudh9059]

@@prachisaini1 how much would they cost on an average ?

[@mimimonster]

You know it’s legit artisan when they lick the soil

[@philperry6564]

No, that's just backwarded.

[@FirstLast-fr4mx]

@@philperry6564 just because a culture seems unfamiliar to you doesn't mean its backwards this is is clearly high art

[@philperry6564]

@@FirstLast-fr4mx You clearly have ZERO clue about what high art is. This is on the level of a highschooler's art project, nothing more.

[@codyquagmire2114]

@@philperry6564 You've never made anything like what these craftsman make lmao.

[@philperry6564]

@@codyquagmire2114 That's true. Even my first sculpture looked better than that.

[@rohaumer5434]

2:29 lmao I love how he's flexing 5 watches

[@naman4067]

Stonks

[@chris-hayes]

Their website now says they're inundated with new orders 😂 I hope we didn't overwhelm them too much.

[@indianflippingart9593]

Wait really? 😯

[@adityasanthosh702]

@@vincent5981 please update if you receive it bro

[@adityasanthosh702]

@@vincent5981 bro , please delete if you posted any bad things about them. We indians use whatsapp, fb mostly. Only few ppl in cities use apps like discord, reddit etc. Not every Indian is a scammer. Most aren't .

[@vincent5981]

@@adityasanthosh702 I have deleted my comments. If you see any that i missed tell me and I remove them. And to be clear, I received my money back altough it took several months. I think they should use e-mail or at least write on the invoice that they use whats appfor communication. But they are not scammers I got my money back and I will use them to buy that chessboard i originally wanted, when they can deliver.

[@adityasanthosh702]

@@vincent5981 its still their mistake that they couldn't follow up effectively. Have a nice day Björn..

[@louisehelgesson5471]

It feels more valuable when it’s handmade.

[@ethanstewart9970]

@@bidrihandicraft5471 Hi! Do you ship to the USA?

[@kakalimukherjee3297]

Sad to see how undervalued their art is

[@zuainaarshi1402]

@@ethanstewart9970 yes sur we ship to USA

[@akshayd211]

because it is. :)

[@nub_vader8524]

The thing is the imperfections of handmade things is what makes them unique and perfect

[@fabrizio483]

I love this series. Much respect to all artisans around the world.

[@imsexyroblox6838]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6qYqGihs5omMk .

[@ENITech]

Great attitude 👍

[@indpal5263]

We also respect like you peoples🙂

[@rafaelperalta1676]

This series shows us just how much artisans are underappreciated nowadays.

[@Usrthsbcufeh]

nah this series sucks

[@happiestsoul5206]

Am from Karnataka and I didn't know about this art which is in our state, thanks for the video and the men who preserving the old Art still. ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ❤️

[@fox-in-the-green]

This video seems to give some new customers for them: "Dear Customer, Due to the immense amount of order we are receiving, The Process of Processing the Order have Increased Exponentially due to which there is a slight delay in processing of the orders."

[@badhrihari1705]

Sad to see that traditional goods are declining

[@oreoicecream1829]

I mean he's right

[@Amatersuful]

people are about those minimalist design these days

[@agentloo9744]

@@Amatersuful zoomers

[@user-sg4ov7ng4h]

i think we should get sorts of formations to know how to do ancient things, to at least not die or learn from each others cultures.

[@kamanashiskar9203]

@@Amatersuful Yes. They are.

[@vinayakiyadav7265]

If you're sad seeing these beautiful traditions dying, understand your participation to the declination. In simple terms, industrialization is the short answer to this. Try buying from local people,artists or small scale businesses. They might be a bit expensive than your industrial produce, but it saves these old traditions. Don't hesitate and go ahead ,buy from small scale artisans and workers everytime you can.

[@ishanbajpai6940]

I don't particularly feel bad. Thier art flourished itself by ending some other form, it about time and technology. A buyer cannot be emotionally black mailed just to keep an industry alive. That won't cut it for long either, innovation and market competition is the only way.

[@ishanbajpai6940]

@@jayeshnathani6929 You know I always find morons like you here on KZbin. I mean, giving a proper reply to you will be an insult to my intelligence. Also, If someone is gay then they are gay. It cannot be changed, I hope that knowledge helps you in life when you're parents try to emotionally blackmail you into being straight. Good luck👍🏻

[@ishanbajpai6940]

@@jayeshnathani6929 Also, Picasso would be told to f*ck off if he was sitting in a back alley painting for people who don't value his art that much. Picasso became Picasso because he sold to the right crowd at the right time in the right place. That happens through innovation in business practice not by shouting MY CULTURE! MY CULTURE on the road, morons do that(people like you).

[@warhammeruser9178]

@@jayeshnathani6929 dude you need to stfu up like it’s kind, but not everyone is going to do it. Pure kindness will not save an industry, they need to play it smarter.

[@lecochonmalefique]

@@ishanbajpai6940 dang have never read so much mediocrity and leaking of knowledge. Picasso didn't see a peny on his life, was way after death when people realized what's now lost forever that's why his art it's so demanded, art doesn't has anything to see with human development or technological advance. It's another part of humanity but taking about that to someone so small and short minded as you will always be a waste of time breath and everything.

[@party4keeps28]

I was completely taken aback by how beautiful the finished product is.

[@Kales0505]

I am finding myself get emotional as they work. Their art is full of love & so beautiful, it’s perfection! Someday I’d love to see it in person❤️

[@thinktrovert]

3:05 woah!❤️ It turned out to be more beautiful than I anticipated!

[@fh1172]

No its not

[@minazulkhan8287]

yeah...a different product

[@Veikra]

Yes, look at the chess game on their webiste. Its insane

[@anuraganand6053]

@@Veikra that chessboard is insane

[@ihkeseteeietos5722]

ikr I absolutely love color contrast. It looks elegant.

[@Phaneendra94]

I live closeby to this place. I have conducted a study during my college for its revival but sadly my findings have only found that it's nearly impossible to sustain this practice once these artisans leave it. With short attention spans, their children are really reluctant to take up the craft. But thankfully, I have bought a few pieces which now adorn my room. All my guests ask about them, but buys it as they find it expensive.

[@E-Kat]

So how much were the pieces you have purchased, if you don't mind me asking? Thanks.

[@abeeriqbal2169]

What are they called in hindi?

[@deadpancherry8658]

@Hiro Protagonist Every generation says this about the new one.

[@TheNinj47]

@Hiro Protagonist ok boomer

[@TheNinj47]

@Hiro Protagonist Your body might be old and fragile but don't worry, it looks like your mental age got stuck at 14 so it kinda evens itself out. 👏

[@equinegamer6532]

I’m 100% aware that industrial revolution was absolutely amazing for mankind but it makes me sad that how many amazing and ancient art forms are being lost

[@CoolMan-ig1ol]

I mean, couldnt they make it using industrial process more efficiently and market it to a wider audience? They could analyze the chemicals in the soil and create an artificial chemical. They could use alternatives for zinc with some alloys that are easier to work with but produces the same effect. Also, using more efficient techniques for putting the silver, drawing more elaborate designs using computers and printing it like what we do with paper, more efficient metallurgical process and computer generated molding etc would make it at least half as cheap as it is today and will also increase customers...

[@DamienDarkside]

@@CoolMan-ig1ol The problem with trying to make artificial methods is that you can't add time, nor minute elements that are essential to the process. The dirt itself might be releasing certain chemicals at certain rates that affect the staining the the metal, and that's something you also have to account for. There is a maturity and complex nature about soil/dirt, let alone comparing other natural objects vs synthetic/simulated ones. There are other videos on this channel that you watch, and over time you start to understand the base concepts of why certain processes, procedures, ingredients, and sourcing are so damn important. Take the curling rock episode. You can only get the granite from one island in one area. You can't simulate it. Other times it's plants and animals that need extremely specific environments to thrive or to develop. Some things you just can't break down into elemental forms.

[@civilengineer8965]

I am wondering how English channel is doing real journalism and showing what govt should notice.. where as 90% indian media is corrupted and showing article to draw the attention of public from the issue which matters

[@旭球]

This is a problem everywhere, sadly. To paraphrase an uncle of mine, if you want to learn about a country, you have to use a news source not hosted in that country.

[@kishores7034]

Excellent journalism You are unearthing the forgotten crafts which even Indians are unaware of I sometimes think Business insider knows more about India than Indians

[@rajsarkar]

Sed reality

[@ashokbobade9257]

We know about it already

[@akshaybhagat7836]

The nice part was ......That person said .. " We are not business competitor .but We work for each other".. #lot of respect..And proud about indian art

[@bidrihandicraft5471]

If you need any bidri product then you can get it from the best artisans website bidrihandicarft.com on this website you can different items of different designs and contact 9986796379

[@luzmateo7178]

Recibí un plato que me regaló mi hijo. Es precioso y al ver todo ese esfuerzo para hacerlo su valor es mayor para mí. Voy a enmarcarlo para que perdure en la familia. Espero que el arte continúe . Saludos desde Puerto Rico.

[@imranhaque8169]

No esperaba un comentario en españo😊Saludos

[@katmack4215]

This is something I've never seen before..what a beautiful peek into other cultures,and incredibly talented artists. Just Wow! 🙂

[@JorisPauws]

you could easily sell such vase for 200 euro's here in europe

[@hemasingh8033]

Problem is they don't have execess to world , and if they get any order , most of the profit will taken by big corporations , and they will get the same money what they are getting here , unfortunately ........ I live in Gorakhpur , a place known for terakota , they craftsmen sell products here soo cheaply , and the big traders makes most the profit without doing anything and these talented people remains poor , *I hope someone make some stratup which fix this problem*

[@oksowhat]

see their website they may sell it in europe

[@singhisking768]

@@hemasingh8033 Don't blame big corporations For illiteracy. First thing they should do is get a VAT or TIN number and register there company Next will be make there business online by registering domain names and creating a Orignal website. Problem with these guys are falling pray to NGO syndicate who act as Middle men in BTW these poor labors and Foreign market. Usually NGO act as Middle men for these artisans And eat there profits. Rather than big corporations. What they need is support and program From Local administrators like IAS or PCS Who educate them about these things And start registration of Such small scale business in India and get them Mudra loan or Monetary support as they actually deserve it. Sadly its Corrupt system and low education that failed them no capitalism.

[@Akash_.]

@@singhisking768 BTW there's no longer VAT it's GST right now.

[@MrRedsjack]

Problem is the Chinese are already able to do the same chemical reactions and make the same items in large numbers for 20€ wholesale. Unless the artisan skill is extremely high the chinese have already control of the market.

[@influff7435]

Put a gucci tag on it and everyone will buy it.

[@ForteExpresso]

😁

[@grandpamax5994]

Sad reality

[@republicchowkidar6953]

better they contact Gucci 🤣🤣🤣if Gucci ready to buy

[@GigiM_winx]

And the same brand is promoted by that one member from bts..... trash

[@rajnathsingh3464]

@@GigiM_winx where did bts came from out of the blue??

[@intaninfinite]

Opened the website and I’m happy for them that they’re getting many orders.

[@zuainaarshi1402]

Sir we were getting but not now . Now we are facing a lot of problems due to the pandemic

[@adee6467]

@@zuainaarshi1402 went to the website to check prices of flower vase. Website is saying they are busy with order and can't process new orders before a month

[@zuainaarshi1402]

@@adee6467 We are really sorry for that sir as due to the technical problem we are enable to remove that you may place an order and contact through whatsapp on 7019424671

[@akashnautiyal4490]

@@LearningsocialbyVandana must be a fake, always select Cash on delivery

[@Lakshyarajkalra]

Really Thankful to Business Insider for letting us know about these artisians and even promoting them at a global scale 🙌❤️

[@mspaint93]

All it would take is one celebrity to purchase and gush praise about their product online, and the revival could potentially benefit them for years.

[@NP1066]

I thought about exactly that! Some popular bollywood star would be enough

[@pancakes8101]

Yes but most probably that will not happen :(

[@greasemonk4576]

Or a tiktok campaign.

[@Abhyuday_rai]

Bollywood stars are busy adopting foreign culture South Indian stars can do it

[@puneetmishra4726]

No, it won't. It would create a certain hype for some time but after that they would be forgotten, like many social media trends. What they need is a sustainable business infrastructure from Raw materials to market and final price. The real solution would be turning this informal industry into a formal one, which is hard but only real solution.

[@grigory8180]

The eyeglasses salesman is pretty stonks

[@kakalimukherjee3297]

5 watches XDDD

[@naman4067]

😆🤣😂😹

[@TanyaSharmaa24356]

Thankyou Insider for bringing this beautiful art of my country on this platform 👍

[@hemungkapoor2000]

It's epic! Keep it up!! We really need to support this

[@susanwills4723]

It’s sad how old traditions are disappearing such a beautiful story and gorgeous work welldon

[@adee6467]

Actually after this video it seems orders have balloned and it's taking a month to process any new order

[@RoplexGaming]

I ordered a little horse statue and it didn’t give me option to put in card info it said “cash on delivery” . The order was successful but I didn’t pay . Is anyone else having this problem ?

[@akshatsharma6172]

You can pay them physically once they deliver your item.

[@misterminutes4504]

That's why it's cash on delivery lmao

[@subhasisjoshi8135]

Pay cash in hand , once it's delivered to you 😂😂

[@firestar5220]

cash on delivery means that you pay the delivery person when your item arrives

[@parthsharma688]

Wth? 🤣 Dude pay on delivery means pay when you received order!

[@sanskarkumarsingh9008]

You know it feels really good to see people appreciate talent!

[@TY-uk5sh]

This is a true definition of honest hard working noble man!! Hope his business prospers

[@deepaknair2182]

I am going to buy after watching this.

[@oreoicecream1829]

Probably expensive it's made out of silver after all

[@manumanoj3801]

@@oreoicecream1829 not entirely

[@vincent5981]

I bought a chessboard after watching this an d it was very reasonably priced 😊

[@vincent5981]

I think it was about 23 000 rupees wich are reasonable priced in my currency.

[@anirudh9059]

@@vincent5981 woah 23000 rupees is like 320 USD😂, if you paid that much for something you got ripped off bad😂

[@sabihatanveer8494]

Being an Indian myself I've always loved these creations, may they tide over the pandemic and flourish in the future,inshallah hu tala

[@jan_Masewin]

@pavan They ain’t a governmental institution, so what’s to give

[@rushikeshkgawali]

@pavan he isn't bringing religion into it. He's just praying. Inshallah = God willing.

[@RideToExploreNature]

@pavan You are suffering from Islamophobia......

[@JustAPokemonCommentingOnVideos]

@@RideToExploreNature i one up that if someone says god bless i bet @pavan wouldn't have a problem with it

[@sarcasticcf3553]

@Pavan Kumar why do you havve a problem with that. It is our(indian) culture to associate everything with religion

[@cheesesauce1560]

Just checked out thier website. Thanks to this vid they are backed up on orders. Great support from people.

[@Redman147]

That is beautiful art and if I had the money I'd make a room dedicated to it. I'm no collector, but rare art that lets us go back to when everything was a specialty made by hand is just something i have a soft spot for.

[@mohdmouzzamuddin1265]

Location of this workshops in India is located in Bidar, karnataka state..

[@intelligencequipo5095]

It also happens in Moradabad Sambhal

[@bidrihandicraft5471]

Bidri Handicraft BVB College Road Mailoor Cross BIDAR

[@pumices9844]

They are speaking Hindi or a similar North Indian language though, so it doesn't seem like it could be Karnataka.

[@mohdmouzzamuddin1265]

@@pumices9844 bidar is located on karnataka and telangana border . It is old Deccan area so please talk in urdu or Hindi and some people talk kannad ..

[@yapangjamir8154]

The old man with the 5 wrist watches is having a life. 😅

[@LuckySingh-ln9ox]

Undoubtedly

[@bikram3975]

2:31 actually 5 😎

[@yapangjamir8154]

@@bikram3975 Yes hahaha😂 I missed that. It's 5 indeed 😅

[@mohtarm9051]

Those watches dont work, they show one specific time, like 1.30pm 🕜 for afternoon prayer,old men in the deccan india, usually wear 5 watches to remember praying 5 times a day.

[@_anupamchauhan]

They are for sale

[@lifewithmunish3584]

Thank u for showing us their hard work. Even if the art diminishes, people can still watch such videos and can know about their work.

[@winterflower2002]

I would love to own some of these pieces. I like when things are hand made. Every detail has a story. Even the mistakes are pretty somehow. But when I buy some machine made products I can't stand having even a tiny part of it being imperfect.

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

That has got to be some of the most amazingly beautiful metalwork I have *EVER* seen!! 😱❤️ If I was a gazillionaire, I’d buy every item in *ALL* of the shops!!

[@forefatherofmankind3305]

Your kindness of beautiful ... You guy would be lucky to eat you every day 🙂🙂🙂

[@bidrihandicraft5471]

If you need any bidri product then you can get it from the best artisans website bidrihandicarft.com on this website you can different items of different designs and contact 9986796379

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

@Wario Andretti I have a passion for coming up with delightfully idiotic and slightly offensive names. 🤷‍♀️ Lol

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

@@bidrihandicraft5471 Thank you for the information, I have the site bookmarked and I will definitely be making some gift purchases very soon! *Do you offer customization options (like a company logo/design), if it’s on a large enough order?*

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

@Wario Andretti ha! I like your current “Wario Andretti” one too!😆 My other 2 are *SubpoenasMightier* and *SheikInBabySyndrome* ....sadly my *LastOfTheAlbinoMeheecans* account got nuked recently. 😆

[@karthikkari1932]

This Art work is from my state karnataka and I didn't knew about this.

[@bidrihandicraft5471]

If you need any bidri product then you can get it from the best artisans website bidrihandicarft.com on this website you can different items of different designs and contact 9986796379

[@ravensterling2539]

These are absolutely beautiful works of art. I wish I could buy one from this artist to make sure he is properly paid for the work he does.

[@piyushabhisheksingh2911]

These artists are really low paid as there are lots of high skilled artist and because of Chinese products they are loosing their industry. India produces high quality product in all sector but world donot buy our product because of high cost as compared to China. We are simple people and take pride in authentic work. We believe in Quality than quantity so we are loosing to Chinese.

[@Bob-dt8tc]

As beautiful and as amazing as any art can be. Sad that such highly skilled and beautiful art doesn't find as many takers as it deserves.

[@dwarasamudra8889]

ನಮ್ಮ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ನಮ್ಮ ಭಾರತ (Our Karnataka, Our India)

[@P4PYROIND]

Bidar????

[@snaik9141]

My neighbouring state

[@dwarasamudra8889]

@@P4PYROIND Bidar is a city in Karnataka

[@P4PYROIND]

Thank you....

[@Aryanaryun]

4:09 the way he say "perfect" was similar to kachra seth's "kadak hai"

[@superfilthy]

Thank you for sharing this series and connecting us with the artisans!

[@jrojasrojas1534]

I found one of these beauties at a thrift store. I knew it was special the moment I saw it and had to have it! Such beautiful details! Sad to see that someone just gave it away but if they hadn't done so I wouldn't be watching this video and learning its history!! So thank you for my new treasure!!!!!

[@lovelyzza3694]

Those wares are stunning! 💜

[@nikushim6665]

"that like processed lime has a magnetic effecton the soil" ummm no. Most of the stuff thrown around about the properties of Bidar soil are purely myths with no scientific basis. The soils is primarily just calcium hydroxide and clay they then mix it with ammonium chloride (not aluminium trichloride as stated in the video). Really the effect is just the reaction from the limestone and ammonium chloride when its heated to 200c.

[@nipunverma854]

I peed on that soil to make it salty

[@riteshkhatri2047]

Its Good to see many people working together like one man moulds and other man carvs etc.......the one man comes to sell them glasses....its awesome.....

[@thereseclaire9806]

Good job Business Insider! Your series Still Standing is my fav

[@indujain1424]

Thank you Insider for this,Great Job : )

[@bidrihandicraft5471]

If you need any bidri product then you can get it from the best artisans website bidrihandicarft.com on this website you can different items of different designs and contact 9986796379

[@indujain1424]

@@bidrihandicraft5471 yes sure, Thank you 😃

[@TonioToutBeau]

Thanks to this video, they are overwhelmed with demand, you might have just saved his business.

[@rajkrishnan9961]

I am so happy to see on their website that they are overwhelmed by orders pouring in.

[@joshuajackson6442]

Thank you, that was beautiful. I love learning about Art & Culture around thethe world.

[@hydragaming6332]

I just realized I have a pair of these vases in my house.

[@suhaastsunduru887]

the finished product was surprisingly wonderful to watch. will buy someday.

[@gurpreetty]

That would be a big sign of encouragement for them 🙂♥

[@suhaastsunduru887]

@@gurpreetty yeah. totally 😀

[@gurpreetty]

@@suhaastsunduru887 🙌🙂

[@s.justin3477]

This is on my bucket list now❤️...I will try to do something to help them flourish

[@manifestingbeautifullife2187]

I will never look at one of these pieces the same way ever again! Fascinating 👏

[@bidrihandicraft5471]

If you need any bidri product then you can get it from the best artisans website bidrihandicarft.com on this website you can different items of different designs and contact 9986796379 . Please visit our website

[@sun_chariot6141]

What beautiful pieces of art! I would love to buy a piece.

[@vipu1212]

I just tried placing an order. Unable to place due to too many connections. Looks like 2021 is going to be there year again now 🎉🤞🏻

[@yuvaraj009]

Where can we buy them ? Any site ?

[@suhani551]

Where can I buy them?

[@vincent5981]

@@suhani551 I believe the link is in the description. That's how I placed my order.

[@vipu1212]

Yaps. Link is in the description

[@bidrihandicraft5471]

@@yuvaraj009 If you need any bidri product then you can get it from the best artisans website bidrihandicarft.com on this website you can different items of different designs and contact 9986796379

[@bittertruth27]

Whoever made this video, many thanks because you highlighted their work...

[@christopherbellore3511]

Extremely gratifying to see. Best wishes and prayers for all who work in the Bidri Industry. 🙏

[@williamblennlid5432]

That looks amazing!

[@harshagrawal6224]

Our great india is full of artist and artisans its just sad we dont appreciate enough what we have. We go after expensive branded western materials. Vande mataram 🇮🇳

[@haani4745]

Thank u so much for this video the amount of hardwork, craftsmanship they have I will shop from them soon ❤❤❤❤

[@rodcarter2713]

I’m fortunate to have been to Bidar in 2010 and bought one of these wonderful items. It is on display in my home in England.

[@sirgallant7144]

1:55 is middle eastern Johny Depp

[@vedanshiagrawal]

3:54 They quickly cut out the sneaking in part. 🧐🤣🤣🤣

[@tromboner6061]

didn't get it??

[@adee6467]

@@tromboner6061 he was saying few of their men sneak into the palace and bring in one or two bags of those soil silently😁

[@Anuanu-ti5uj]

Beautiful India... Hats off to these art workers

[@user-pp3wi6vb1g]

Good news guys, I visited their site and the notice came ‘due to the immense orders we are receiving, your delivery may be delayed’. Thank you insider for giving their link and helping save their profession!!!

[@mariahelenajarvenpaa8834]

So beautiful. They really have skills.

[@rajgoyal108]

I was unaware of this artwork from India. I wish this channel also showcases other artworks from India and specially the Patan Patola.

[@bidrihandicraft5471]

If you need any bidri product then you can get it from the best artisans website bidrihandicarft.com on this website you can different items of different designs and contact 9986796379

[@rajgoyal108]

@@bidrihandicraft5471 sure

[@silvershine4680]

So cool! Hopefully the younger generation start to get involved to carry on this wonderful work of art.

[@swagboy-vs2wy]

I would honestly love to do this work, the art looks so good and working with metal is great

[@keshri6900]

2:33 two watches & also in right hand. old people style 😎😎😎

[@tsarbomba1]

I'm right handed and wear one on my right. Tear them up if I wear on my left.

[@akshaypatil1360]

This is from my district Bidar..Karnataka

[@krrangarajan5391]

But why aren't they talking in kannada and in hindi ??

[@Youthuba]

@@krrangarajan5391 he's muslim. So my guess is he's more comfortable with urdu/hindi

[@mohannarayan4603]

@@krrangarajan5391 south Indian Muslim people speak Urdu

[@koustubhg3370]

@@Youthuba people speak both kannada and Urdu/Hindi

[@deekshaha7490]

I'm from Karnataka too✋

[@gokul9039]

God Bless these Legends 💐🇮🇳 Will pray that next generation will show interest to learn this Craft 🙏

[@n123496]

I m from bidar, bidiri work is really a unique piece of art,takes lot expertise precision to develop skill to bring out such masterpeice, hope the art survives

[@ChenapodaMohanty]

Just bought a set of vase from there site. Glad to contribute towards preserving our heritage and local artisans. Looking forward to receiving my order.

[@bidrihandicraft5471]

sure you will receive your order

[@ChenapodaMohanty]

@@bidrihandicraft5471 Its been 15days, haven't received any updates or my order pls maintain ur online site properly, u guys must be missing out on lots of them

[@genuineisrare8020]

@@ChenapodaMohanty I am also from bidar district Karnataka bro

[@zuainaarshi1402]

@@vincent5981 no sir we are not scammers it is a true work and we put a lot of effort in making those products but as the PayPal is not funding the money in our bank account soo we are facing a lot of problems . We belong to small scale industry workers and dedicate our life to save the craft . So please don't say as it is a scam .

[@vincent5981]

@@zuainaarshi1402 Since you were true to your word and refunded me, I will keep my word of removing my comments about you. But I would had rather gotten my chessboard than the refund. Please let me know when you can actually deliver and maybe I make a new order. Have a nice day Sir.

[@theexplorer4168]

These people should wear masks to protect themselves from silicosis and other worst lung diseases, hope so man recording the video gave them this advice 😷

[@stevetanai9669]

Have you ever been in India ? I lived there for 6 month in 2010. Nobody is interested in protective measures.

[@rhearawat5256]

@@stevetanai9669 Hey, I am an Indian and a lot of people do wear masks and all to protect themselves from any types of diseases, there are very less who work without any protection and I am unable to understand why? Have a good day

[@asakurayoh3909]

@@stevetanai9669 As an Indian, I second that. These people def do have the skills to do the job but are not well educated thus don’t follow any safety measures.

[@dv9239]

@@asakurayoh3909 oh look an 1 educated smart ass

[@asakurayoh3909]

@@dv9239 I can show you 1000’s of examples on the streets of India. There is nothing wrong in accepting the truth. Not all cities are same, some are less developed and people are not that educated to understand these things neither they want to spend money on protective gear. Just for an example, a lot of working labour class ride bikes 🚴 in India but how many of them wear a helmet or a knee pad ? How many street vendors wear gloves 🧤? How many maids wear gloves while cleaning the house, toilet or doing dishes? How many workers at the construction site follow the safety protocols and have full gear? How many mechanics use gloves or earmuffs? These are just few examples there are many more!

[@hermesgeko]

Absolutely gorgeous! They are extremely talented!

[@laurencottle397]

My man selling the glasses somehow gives me the vibe that he really worries bout the eyesight of these artisans. I just think that in that unique position you have the ability to help those keeping alive an artcraft that requires so much mastery. Love watching these types of videos.

[@ajsuryavanshi759]

He just goes to the potential customers. There are very few people who would buy glasses from a roadside vendor.

[@kingk2405]

1:33 Schrödinger’s cat in everyday’ s life !

[@satyapurusottamjena4295]

it was really heart touching when he told that that full industry should grow, there is no competition in this art. hats off to him JAI HIND!! JAI BHARAT!!

[@sathiya119]

Wow. Those detailing and precision were so mind blowing stuff

[@aarefalokhandwala6578]

The art pieces are so beautiful. ❤

[@hafsakhan5626]

This is truly spectacular. We need to start embracing such techniques. India and Pakistan are filled with incredible art that is so unappreciated

[@itsmesooyoung]

I’m sure it is appreciated. I would say not as known

[@hafsakhan5626]

@@itsmesooyoung well said

[@drpk6514]

Iranians who invented this art are still doing it and they make amazing masterpieces. They also have different versions of it. But it is interesting how this art evolved separately for hundreds of years and differences between the Indian and Iranian styles. The Indian side can learn to use calligraphy and using religious texts too. That creates its own market.

[@drpk6514]

@RAUL CONRAD not true

[@drpk6514]

@underground leaks 101 I as a Muslim love you Sikhs. Keep having the heart of a king and bravery of a lion for defending the oppressed one. You know well what is happening in India these days. You guys are one of my few hopes for bring the society back together. ❤️

[@DavesOSTs]

This ist so beautiful. I hope this industry branch will be kept alive ;)

[@moiskyrie]

The final product look beautiful.... Always like handcraft artwork....