“India Metal Craft 2016” refers to a set of commemorative postage stamps issued by India Post on August 26, 2016, celebrating India’s rich heritage of metalworking with depictions of traditional metal crafts like an iron Surahi, bronze Nataraja, copper Pandan, brass incense burner, silver Lota, and gold Gajalakshmi lamp, available as singles, full sheets, or First Day Covers for collectors.
Key Details:
Issue Date: August 26, 2016.
Issuer: India Post (Department of Posts).
Theme: Traditional Indian Metal Crafts.
Items Issued:
A set of six stamps, each showcasing a different metal craft.
First Day Covers (FDC).
Miniature Sheets.
Full Sheets (Sheetlets).
Crafts Depicted: Iron Surahi, Bronze Nataraja, Copper Pandan, Brass Incense Burner, Silver Spouted Lota, and Gold Gajalakshmi Lamp.
These philatelic items were released for collectors (philatelists) to appreciate India’s diverse artistry in metal.