materials & techniques
In ancient times, artisans made jewelry & handicrafts, specifically intricate ivory carving. With the ban on ivory, these artisans started using other sustainable raw materials such as wood, metals, bone, glass, seeds etc. Artisans use numerous techniques to create a wide range of unique styles, such as etching, beading, wire drawing, polishing, electroplating, soldering, carving, braiding, threading, embroidery and so on.