hammering the silver plaque into a steel thappa or die and not by graving out. At Bhawalpur, objects of large size are produced, and they have one or two translucent colours. In Hazara the only colours are a crude green and sometimes yellow on silver." The art, it is said, was introduced into Multan by one Noulu, some 400 years ago, since which time it has undergone considerable improvement. Necklaces, bracelets, and other ornaments made of silver are enamelled in dark and light blue, black, red, and an inferior yellow. These are sold by weight at from R1-4 to R2 per tolá of 180 grains. Similar articles, but of quaint and curious shapes and patterns, are made in Kangra, which are enamelled blue, green, and yellow. Mr. Kipling states:—
"The silversmiths of Kangra are skilful in the application of vitreous enamel to small articles of silver used as ornaments. Finger and toe-rings, necklaces in great variety, and ornaments for the brow, head, and ears, connected by chains, are decorated in dark blue and green enamel. The patterns sometimes include figures drawn with the Polynesian rudeness which seems characteristic of all modern hill work, but there is a distinct and not unpleasing character in the work. An old Kangra pattern of anklet, now seldom made, is a series of birds of very archaic design in enamelled silver, connected by silver links. The silversmiths are also said to imitate, with considerable dexterity, the most elaborate specimens of European ornaments."
A gold and silver neck ornament, called Timniya, partly enamelled, made at Jodhpur, attracted some attention at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. Its price varies from R20 to R200, according to weight. It is made of different shapes, and is worn by every Hindu woman in Marwar.
A little enamelling work is also done at Bikánir, which is chiefly employed on the head ornaments of women, necklaces, swords, daggers, &c. Cost of enamelling articles, R2 per tolá of 180 grains. At
