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Collection of Antique armory for the historians and collectors is an attraction forever. Each era being different from the other by characteristic armory, different weapons, and modifications of blades and dissimilar set of defense tools.
Creation of this armory was constantly considered one of the privileged crafts. This begins right from shaping, sharpening of blade to decoration of the hilt and scabbard. The materials used for hilt and haft varied from ox hide, wood and metal which were often carved, inlayed with stones along with metals. Similar process was followed for decoration of scabbards for which artwork is worth prized till date.
Armor and shield making is considered as an added craft. The armors are carefully finished by handcraft whether by plate / chain mail armor. The lives of the soldiers depend upon the know-how of the armor manufacturer. The craftsmen took pride not only from the creation of this life saving device and also in the decoration of the same by embossing or inlay to create a matchless elegance.
These shields were often crafted from metal with secrete long-drawn-out on it which were decorated with embossing and inlay work of metal. The amours of various sizes were used as per usage of weapon. Nowadays the richly crafted items are often used as decorative interior items for interior decoration of living rooms / lounges / patios.
