Metalworking first appeared in India during the Indus Valley Civilization (2500-1900 BCE).

Copper was the most commonly used metal in ancient Indian metalwork due to its abundance and ease of working.

Casting was the primary technique used in ancient Indian metalwork, involving pouring molten metal into a mold to create an object.

Forging was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved hammering metal into shape.

Ancient Indian metalwork was used for a variety of purposes, including ornamental, functional, and religious.

Welding was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved joining metal pieces using heat.

Ancient Indian metalwork was used for a variety of purposes, including ornamental, functional, and religious.

Soldering was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved joining metal pieces using a filler metal.

Engraving was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved creating intricate designs on metal surfaces.

Plating was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved coating metal surfaces with a thin layer of another metal.

Repoussé was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved creating metal objects by hammering thin sheets of metal.

Chasing was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved creating metal objects by hammering metal into a mold.

Casting was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved creating metal objects by pouring molten metal into a mold.

Forging was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved creating metal objects by hammering metal into shape.

Welding was an ancient Indian metalworking technique that involved creating metal objects by joining metal pieces using heat.