Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

Ghatal Bell Metal (Bell-metal/brass) Utensils

Ghatal, a historic market town in Paschim Medinipur, was famous for the manufacture of bell metal (bell-metal/brass) utensils along with cotton goods and tussar silk, a trade that flourished from the pre-British and Dutch trading period until the early British era. This metalwork heritage is still part of the town's identity, documented both in encyclopaedic references and by the Ghatal municipality itself. Buyers interested in traditional Bengali metalware can trace the district's utensil-making lineage to Ghatal's old workshops.

Typical price: ₹300-12000

Buying tip: Ask local Ghatal traders for hand-made bell-metal/brass utensils in the traditional style, and check for hand-worked marks rather than machine-stamped goods. Availability of traditional pieces varies, so confirm stock before travelling.