| 词条 | Khagra |
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Khagra is a neighbourhood of Baharampur in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is renowned for its manufacture of bell-metal and brass utensils, as well as ivory and wood carving. GeographyKhagra is situated on the east bank of the Bhagirathi-Hooghly. Khagra Ghat is on the west bank of the river. EconomyUtensil manufactureKhagra is a centre for the manufacture of bell metal (locally known as kansa) and brass utensils. These have a traditional demand in the local markets and some are also exported. The problem of procuring raw materials and changing customer preference for stainless steel, plastic and ceramics is adversely affecting the industry.[1] Ivory and wood carvingKhagra was a major centre of ivory carving.[2] With restrictions on ivory trade, the artisans have moved to sandalwood carving.[3] SweetsKhagraghat produces good quality khaja, a local speciality. [4] References1. ^{{cite web| url =http://murshidabad.gov.in/handicraft.htm| title =Handicrafts and silk industry| accessdate =2007-09-08| last =| first =| website =| publisher =Murshidabad district administration| deadurl =yes| archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20071211120540/http://murshidabad.gov.in/handicraft.htm| archivedate =2007-12-11| df =}} 2. ^{{cite web | url = http://www.craftandartisans.com/ivory-bone-horn-of-west-bengal.html | title = Crafts and artisans of India | accessdate = 2007-09-08 | website = craftandartisans.com | pubisher =}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatourism.com/west-bengal-handicrafts/index.html |title=West Bengal Tourism |accessdate=2007-09-08 |last= |first= |website= |publisher=India Tourism |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022040503/http://www.indiatourism.com/west-bengal-handicrafts/index.html |archivedate=2007-10-22 |df= }} 4. ^{{cite web | url =http://www.journeymart.com/holidays-getaways/India/Murshidabad/index.asp?ct=83&q=Murshidabad|title = Murhidabad | accessdate = 2007-09-08 | last = | first = | work =Time Wrap | publisher = journeymart.com}} See also{{Craft centres in West Bengal}}{{coord missing|West Bengal}}{{WestBengal-geo-stub}} 2 : Neighbourhoods in West Bengal|Murshidabad district |
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