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Sheet Metal

Pembarthi village in Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh saw its glory during the reign of the Kakatiyas. Sheet metal workmanship adorned the vigrahas (statues) and vahanas (chariots). With temples proliferating in the vast Kakatiya kingdom, the Pembarthi sheet metal worker saw his fame attract people from all regions of India. Later craftsmen switched over to making articles of home decoration-Pandans (boxes or carrying betel nut), Ithar pots (scent containers) and much more.