Koftgari, How is it done?

Pukka Bundook · 16th March 2007, 02:29 PM

For a while, I have been wondering how Koft-gari was done.
I know the sort of basics,........Silver/gold hammered onto a roughened background, but was the overlay hammered onto a larger area, then a graver used to shape the overlay into the very fine designs often encountered, or were these fine designs somehow created, and then applied?

I also realise that there are different styles of this work which must be carried out in a somewhat different manner.
Any pointers in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you,
Richard.

16th March 2007, 02:29 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Koftgari, How is it done? For a while, I have been wondering how Koft-gari was done. I know the sort of basics,........Silver/gold hammered onto a roughened background, but was the overlay hammered onto a larger area, then a graver used to shape the overlay into the very fine designs often encountered, or were these fine designs somehow created, and then applied? I also realise that there are different styles of this work which must be carried out in a somewhat different manner. Any pointers in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you, Richard.