Kunhimangalam and Its Bronze Legacy: Metallurgical Knowledge, Practice, and Preservation.

Author(s)	Mr. Thwahir P H, Mr. Navas Mannan
Country	India
Abstract	Kunhimangalam is a very famous bronze heritage village in Kannur district of Kerala. It is also famous for the bell metal and bronze manufacturing technique under the Vishwakarma community using the ancient lost wax technique. Besides its fame in metallurgy, Kunhimangalam is also famous for its rich social life involving Theyyam, Kalari traditions, folk performances, sacred groves and temple-oriented practices. The village’s history is also framed through its association with peasant uprisings, social reform movements, and local political mobilization. This article discusses the characteristics of Kunhimangalam bronze heritage, its religious and social interactions and local practices. It also discusses the contemporary challenges faced by the traditional industries such as lack of new generation into the field, economic issues and institutional ignorance. The article argues that all of this traditional knowledge needs to be preserved through education, policy making and cultural recognition.
Keywords	Bronze Heritage, Bell- Metal, Craftsmanship, Lost-wax.
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-02
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.80169

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