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142 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 1-4 to 2 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:—

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 20 to 200, 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, 2 per tolá of 180 grains. At