PM Praises Karimnagar Silver Filigree, Boosting Rare Art's National Recognition

• Silver filigree, a rare 400-year-old art from Karimnagar, Telangana, has gained national recognition.
• The art, once popular during various Nawab eras, faced decline but is being revived by SIFKA (Silver Filigree of Karimnagar Handicraft Welfare Society).
• Karimnagar Silver Filigree artists, who hold a GI tag, presented gifts at the G20 Summit and had a stall in New Delhi.
• The Prime Minister praised Karimnagar's silver filigree in 'Mann Ki Baat,' mentioning he gifted items to heads of state.

Why It Matters: PM's support and G20 spotlight revive rare Indian filigree art, securing its future.