| Moradabad is one of the most industrially | | | | can include the Lota (Water Pot), Panchapatra |
| flourishing cities in India. It was set up by Prince | | | | (Ritual Plate), Simhasan or the seat used for |
| Murad in 1600 AD and hence it is called | | | | placing the deity and also the Kanchanthaal |
| Moradabad. It is made up of two words, "Murad" | | | | (Flower Plate). |
| and "Abad". Murad is the name of the Prince and | | | | But the product which has put Moradabad on the |
| Abad means setting up. So the city which is set | | | | global platform is definitely the Art Metal work. |
| up by Prince Murad is Moradabad. | | | | The tradition of metal work started during the |
| Moradabad is situated on the banks of River | | | | Mughal period and still remains a thriving industry. |
| Ram-Ganga which is a tributary of the Holy | | | | Art Metalwork is a must buy for people visiting |
| Ganges. The city is located at a distance of 167 | | | | this vibrant city. There is a great demand for the |
| kilometers from the Indian National Capital i. e. | | | | colored enameling and intricate engravings on the |
| New Delhi. The city has passed through the hands | | | | metal wares. |
| of various dynasties. | | | | The art metal wares include different products |
| But over the years, it has gained fame for its | | | | like busts, decorative gift articles, clocks, statues |
| distinct brassware industry. It is said that | | | | and utensils. Metal wares designed and developed |
| Mohammad Yar Khan was the founder of this | | | | on the Mughal art and depicting those times are in |
| industry who had come to this place from | | | | greater demand in the countries out of India. |
| Afghanistan in 1860 and started the brassware | | | | These include the Itardan(Perfume Spray), |
| manufacturing unit. | | | | Gulabpash(Rosewater Sprinkler), Aftab (Wine or |
| Moradabad is known for its ornamental brassware | | | | Sherbet Servers) and the famous Hookah. |
| the world over. It has the distinction of being the | | | | The reason they are being asked for so much lies |
| biggest exporter of brassware in the country. | | | | in the intricate and beautiful embroidery they |
| The city is one of the potential cities for | | | | have. These are very heavily embroidered which |
| innumerable business opportunities and forms a | | | | are one of the finest in the world and have an |
| large center of trade in India. The brassware is | | | | extensive range of patterns. |
| exported to North America, and Europe. Due to | | | | Apart from the Brassware industry, Moradabad |
| the high level of manufacturing of brass ware in | | | | also excels in other handicraft industries. Most |
| the town, Moradabad is often referred to as the | | | | prominent among these is the Jewelry made out |
| Peetal Nagri meaning the Brass City. | | | | of horns and bones, kitchen ware/utensils, combs |
| Brassware is extensively produced in the town. | | | | and wooden sticks. |
| But there are some families which are engaged in | | | | The manufacturing industry in Moradabad is also |
| making ornamental brassware which is sometimes | | | | set up in some of the homes and these ancillary |
| plated with Lac or tin. The utensils are then | | | | units help the bigger players in the market. Even |
| engraved with intricate designs as per the | | | | though the industrial activity in the city is a |
| demand of the clients. | | | | flourishing one, yet it is still too much labor |
| There is a great range of products available in | | | | oriented. |
| Moradabad. One can choose anything from a | | | | But in spite of it all, the Brassware Industry in |
| brass utensil to the most exquisite decorative | | | | Moradabad is a must see on the itinerary of |
| items. The utensils mostly comprise of mostly | | | | people visiting Uttar Pradesh. |
| wares which are used for various rituals. These | | | | |