"Koftgari/Damascening : Rajasthan is home to flamboyant crafts and is equally known as the land of dazzling valour. Similarly, the craft of Koftgari / Koftgiri, practised by the 5th generation of the Sikligar community, is known for being both aesthetic and resilient. The technique involves carefully cutting grooves or channels into the metal surface and then inserting and hammering in the gold or silver wire, creating a decorative pattern. The community has kept the legacy of crafting everlasting weapons & armours for the warrior clan. The handles and casings of these weapons showcase an exquisite inlaid or beaten ornamentation, which also communicates the quality of the armour. This is popularly known as Damascening. Indian handcrafted Sikh Rajput shamshir sword talwar with disc pommel hilt The hilt is made into a disc pommel or katori hand grip decorated with silver damascening/koftgari handcrafted foliage designed work. Sword comes with a very nice wooden scabbard covered with magnificent red velvet. The sword is decorated with silver wire koftgari work on locket, chape and crossguard. Blade is made of high quality serrated edge damascus blade with visible watermarks on it. Blade can be customized at extra charges. This is very beautiful and collectible handmade sword which can be used as decorative article, ceremonial sword. They can be used in set to decorate and empty wall or can be mounted on a frame and hung on a wall to elevate the overall aesthetics of the place or can be used in wedding festivities. overall size- 39 inches approx."